{"id":227239,"date":"2024-10-07T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/galamsey-practices-endangering-fertility-rates-in-ghana\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:46:02","slug":"galamsey-practices-endangering-fertility-rates-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/galamsey-practices-endangering-fertility-rates-in-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"Galamsey practices endangering fertility rates in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Experts are sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of illegal mining, or \u201cgalamsey,\u201d on fertility rates in Ghana, with both men and women being impacted. The issue is being linked to toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide, which are commonly used in these mining practices.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Rudolph Kantum Adageba, president of the Fertility Society of Ghana (FERSOG), explained that exposure to these substances can severely damage reproductive health. He highlighted the risks of infertility, DNA abnormalities, and other long-term health issues as a result of such exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the 7th Annual General and Scientific Conference in Kumasi on Sunday, Dr. Adageba called for stricter enforcement of mining regulations to address these pressing concerns and prevent further harm to the population.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe sort of chemical they use in galamsey can affect the reproductive system. You know heavy metals, when they enter the body, can affect the DNA or the sperm and the eggs. The DNA is the genetic code that gives the information to the type of organ that you develop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, if that DNA becomes defective, the children may become defective. It doesn\u2019t relate only to IVF. Even natural conception. Those who conceive naturally can get those things,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experts are sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of illegal mining, or \u201cgalamsey,\u201d on fertility rates in Ghana, with both men and women being impacted. The issue is being linked to toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide, which are commonly used in these mining practices. 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