Sylva Vortia

Dr. Sylva Vortia is a medical professional and environmental advocate known for his critical commentary on the issue of illegal mining, or 'galamsey,' in Ghana. He has drawn alarming comparisons between the environmental destruction caused by galamsey and historical disasters such as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, emphasizing the dire consequences of environmental neglect and the collective responsibility of Ghanaians to confront this crisis.