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.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) considers mercury as one of the chemicals of major public health concern. For example, eating fish and shellfish that contain the compound causes health complications," Lyimo briefly explained.
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