Galamsey: We prioritise criminals’ livelihoods over farmers, fishermen – Awula Serwah

She also raised concerns about the potential contamination of water bodies by chemicals used in illegal gold mining, including cyanide and mercury, cautioning that the resulting environmental pollution could pose risks to public health.

Her comments form part of broader concerns about the environmental and public health implications of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in Ghana.

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