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flag In Senegal, illegal gold mining using mercury endangers health and environment in Kedougou.

flag In Senegal's gold-rich Kedougou region, mercury is widely used in illegal gold mining, posing severe health risks to miners, especially women and children. flag Mercury exposure can lead to irreversible brain damage, developmental delays, and other health issues. flag Despite efforts to curb its use, mercury remains the primary method for gold extraction due to the lack of affordable alternatives. flag The practice also causes environmental damage, contaminating water and soil.

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