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Pure Earth Ghana has advised pregnant and maternity mothers to be vigilant against lead poisoning.

According to them, lead poisoning can be linked to eating from metallic cookware (dades3n).

Speaking to the media, the Country Director for Pure Earth Ghana, Mr. Esmond Wisdom Quansah, stated that lead poisoning can undermine the health of women during pregnancy.

According to him, lead poisoning can lead to miscarriage, premature deliveries, and developmental issues in newborns.

He said the situation is alarming and calling for immediate action and attention to lead poisoning.

Mr. Wisdom Quansah added that they are putting in place measures to prevent the number of lead poisoning cases in Ghana and urged all women to be aware of lead poisoning.

Mrs. Patience Ami Mamattah, Ashaiman Municipal Director of Health, also called on everyone, everywhere, to play a key part in helping women and children survive in the Ashaiman municipality by creating awareness on the negative effects of lead most especially on the pregnant woman, the fetus and the young child.