The Zambia Environmental Management Agency -ZEMA- has embarked on a campaign aimed at sensitizing members of the public on effects of Mercury on human health and the environment
ZEMA Director General John Msimuko says the agency is concerned with the use of Mercury among artisanal and small-scale Gold Miners in some parts of the country.
Mr. Msimuko says the chemical has potential of exposing people to mercury pollution.
He has explained that Zambia was among the first 25 African countries to ratify the convention in 2016 and has continued to show leadership at the international level in the drive to phase out mercury and encourage use of alternative
This is contained in a statement made available to ZNBC News in Lusaka by Mr. Msimuko.
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