The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a grave warning that the country is on the verge of a water importation crisis if illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, are not swiftly halted.
In an interview on Channel One TV’s Point of View, the Society’s President, Dr. Hilda Manteebea Boye, highlighted the severe impact of galamsey on Ghana’s health and water resources.
She expressed growing concerns over the rising cases of kidney diseases and failures among children, linked to the pollution caused by illegal mining activities.
Dr. Boye noted that the destruction of water bodies and the contamination of food supplies present a critical threat to the health and future of Ghana’s children and communities.
The Paediatric Society is calling on all stakeholders, particularly politicians, to unite in taking immediate action to curb the galamsey menace.
Dr. Boye warned that without urgent intervention, Ghana may soon be forced to import water to meet its needs.
The Society’s President underscored the importance of halting small-scale mining and urged political parties to commit to resolving the crisis, noting the broader public health risks posed by polluted food and water supplies across the country.
