Update on the lead poisoning incident in zamfara state, Nigeria

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dc.conference.titleRegional multi-stakeholder workshop: Anglophone West Africa sub-regional action planning on mercury use in artisanal and small scale gold mining
dc.contributor.authorNigeria
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.otherAzubike, O. C.
dc.date.accessioned2016-12-14T05:37:22Z
dc.date.available2016-12-14T05:37:22Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.descriptionThis presentation describes the lead poisoning incident in Zamfara State, Nigeria, first detected in March 2010 in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas during routine immunisation activities after unusual child deaths occurred. Blood tests confirmed lead poisoning linked to artisanal gold ore processing in homes and village areas, which produced contaminated dust. The document outlines government and international responses, including suspension of mining activities, environmental remediation, medical treatment, groundwater assessment, awareness activities, and measures to improve mining oversight and monitoring.
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/chemicalsandwaste/Portals/9/Mercury/Documents/ASGM/Nigeria/Presentations/zamfara/UPDATES%20ON%20THE%20LEAD%20POISONING%20INCIDENT.ppt
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12788
dc.languageEnglish
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dc.titleUpdate on the lead poisoning incident in zamfara state, Nigeria
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