Research Title
Potential health risk assessment for toxic metals and microbial contamination in clay- soil consumed among pregnant women in Tanzania
Researchers
Dr. Moses I. Olotu, Dr. Amina I. Msonga and Dr. Fanuel J. Ligate
Funder
UDSM-MUCE
Start year
2022
End year
2023
Status
On-going
Research Summary
The project evaluates the health risks associated with the ingestion of clay-soil by pregnant women. It focuses on identifying toxic metal levels and microbial contamination to assess potential impacts on maternal and fetal health.