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Monday, September 9, 2024

From Gold to Superbugs: How Galamsey Fuels Antimicrobial Resistance in Ghana

 A highly worrying feature of galamsey is the uncontrolled application of hazardous substances like cyanide and mercury, which are used to extract gold from ore. The area's rivers and streams frequently contain these substances, endangering the water sources locals depend on for agriculture, cooking, and drinking. These contaminants in water bodies have facilitated the development of antimicrobial resistance.

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