Illegal small-scale gold mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” has become a severe public health and environmental crisis in regions like Ghana. This perilous activity devastates the environment and poses profound risks to the health and livelihoods of those involved. The repercussions are far-reaching, affecting vulnerable populations and undermining community well-being.While Galamsey may provide short-term economic benefits, it also poses several health and environmental stability problems. The destruction of agricultural fields and the poisoning of water sources…