Confronting the growing epidemic of silicosis and tuberculosis among small scale miners
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Dr Patrick Howlett has called for urgent action to address the estimated 50 million small-scale miners worldwide who are at risk of a growing epidemic of lung disease.
Dr Howlett specifically calls for "an urgent, coordinated strategy that safeguards international workers, focusing on primary dust prevention, targeted research, and policy reforms. Without immediate action, millions of miners remain at risk of severe lung disease and premature death."
Read the comment article in Lancet Public Health.
