AR party calls on government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb

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The Affirmative Repositioning party has called on the government to declare a public health emergency in Tsumeb following a recent study by the University of Bern, Switzerland, which revealed alarming levels of arsenic contamination in the town’s soil, plants, and residents. John Johannes, an AR activist for the Oshikoto Region, urged the government to prioritise the medical needs of affected residents in a statement on Monday. Activist Rob Parker weighed in:

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Written by: Leonard Witbeen

Affirmative Repositioning AR activist John Johannes Dundee Precious Metals Environmental pollution Government Response heavy metal poisoning mining impact Namibia health crisis Oshikoto Region public health emergency Rob Parker toxic soil Tsumeb arsenic contamination University of Bern study water contamination

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