Djamilatou’s work involves extensive fieldwork, collecting soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water samples in Burkina Faso and Guinea. She then analyses these samples at ISTerre (UGA, France), combining field and laboratory research to shed light on mercury contamination pathways.
Her study is the first of its kind in Guinea and Burkina Faso, and it plays a vital role in assessing the impact of artisanal gold mining on local aquatic ecosystems. By advancing knowledge on mercury pollution in these regions, Djamilatou’s research contributes to global efforts to mitigate environmental and health risks associated with mercury exposure.
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