The Breast Society of Ghana has called on individuals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, to cease the practice due to its harmful impact on public health.
The society warned that the chemicals used in these mining activities are endangering lives, with health experts highlighting an increase in deformities among newborns and a rise in cancer cases linked to the unregulated operations.
Speaking during a media interview after the launch of Pinktober 2024, a breast cancer awareness campaign, Dr. Hannah Ayettey Anie, president of the Breast Society of Ghana, urged for an immediate end to illegal mining to protect public health.
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Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
