If You Have A Relative Or Friend Involved In Galamsey, Encourage Them To to Stop Because There Is A Disease Called Cerebellar Ataxia Which Is Being Contracted From Galamsey Sites — Ghanaian Nurse Warns 

A young nurse has cautioned people involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to reconsider the activity, citing an increase in cases of a serious neurological condition among people exposed to galamsey sites.

According to the nurse, some individuals involved in galamsey are developing cerebellar ataxia, a condition that affects coordination, balance and movement.

She urged relatives and friends of people engaged in galamsey to encourage them to stop, warning that the health consequences could be severe.

“If you have a relative or friend involved in galamsey, encourage them to stop because there is a disease called cerebellar ataxia which is being contracted from galamsey sites.

It is incurable, and the cases are becoming too many, with many people coming to our hospital with the same condition,” she said.

Her comments have drawn attention to the health risks associated with illegal mining, an activity that has remained a major concern in Ghana because of its environmental and social impact.

The nurse said the hospital is seeing several patients with similar symptoms, raising concerns about possible exposure to harmful conditions or substances at mining sites.

Cerebellar ataxia can affect a person’s ability to walk steadily, maintain balance and coordinate movements, potentially making everyday activities difficult.

The nurse therefore encouraged people working at galamsey sites to take the health risks seriously and urged families to speak to loved ones involved in the activity.

Watch her speak Here.