Brazil eradicates most illegal gold miners from Yanomami Indigenous reservation, improving health and nutrition.

Brazil has nearly eradicated illegal gold miners from the Yanomami Indigenous reservation, addressing a humanitarian crisis that affected the health and nutrition of the Yanomami people. This achievement, coordinated by Nilton Tubino and supported by police and health workers, has allowed the community to return to traditional farming and hunting. While malaria and malnutrition have declined, efforts continue to address remaining environmental damage and build a hospital in the area.

September 14, 2024
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