He cited Mara and Geita as some of the regions with many referrals with initial findings showing the malformation comes as a result of the patients being exposed to heavy metals like mercury largely found in local mining activities undertaken by small scale miners. Commenting on the matter, the BMC Acting Director of Surgical Services said over 50 patients are referred to the Centre every year while more than 200 are currently being attended to the special clinics.
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