Illegal gold mining activities are going on at various water sources in the district, the practice that not only caused destruction to the environment, but also health risks as the miners used toxic mercury.
Dr Stanley Lyimo from Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) said exposure to even small amounts of toxic mercury leads to serious health problems. “Mercury affects the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.
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