The Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) has raised alarm over the growing number of kidney and liver disease cases in areas affected by illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. According to the association, toxic substances like mercury and other heavy metals from mining operations are contaminating water sources, posing serious health risks to residents. Dr. Emmanuel Owiafe, GHOSPA’s National Chairman, voiced these concerns during the Pharmacy Technicians Association of Ghana’s 16th Annual General Conference held in Kumasi. He stressed that the situation is becoming a widespread public health crisis…
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