Kabwe, Zambia, is among the world's most polluted cities due to decades of lead and zinc mining. Children are severely affected by lead poisoning, as confirmed by recent health reports.

Located about 150 kilometres north of Zambia's capital Lusaka, Kabwe is considered one of the most polluted places in the world, following decades of lead and zinc mining. A simple blood test of two children confirms reports of severe lead contamination. FRANCE 24's Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson report.