Galamsey threatens food safety beyond mining communities – Eco-Comcious Citizens Director

Awula Serwah’s concerns form part of broader warnings about the environmental and public health implications of illegal mining, particularly the potential contamination of water bodies and food sources.

Speaking to Isaac Addae on Morning Starr on Starr FM, she questioned whether consumers were sufficiently aware of the origins of food sold in markets and the potential risks associated with produce from areas affected by illegal mining.

READ: Galamsey: Atiwa Forest destruction threatens water security for over 5 million Ghanaians – Awula Serwah Awula Serwah further argued that the consequences of illegal mining extend beyond the immediate mining areas, with farmers and fishermen among those whose livelihoods could be affected by environmental degradation.