The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is compiling a report on lead exposure in the southern town of Rosh Pinah.

The ministry's public relations officer, Walter Kamanya, confirmed this to nbc News today.

Exposure to lead or lead poisoning can lead to brain damage, paralysis, and kidney failure. It may also affect the reproductive system while hindering growth and intelligence, especially among children.

According to the Africa Briefing website, 30 children in Rosh Pinah were found to carry lead in their bloodstream.