A recent study has revealed that air pollution is now the leading cause of death in the country, overtaking HIV/AIDS, malaria and road traffic accidents. According to the study, over 30,000 deaths annually in Ghana are now attributed to air pollution-related illnesses such as asthma, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease, a toll surpassing those from […]
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Second Lady calls for reduction in air pollution
Second Lady Samira Bawumia has called for concerted efforts to reduce air pollution since its effects on humans remain a major challenge in Africa and Asia. She indicated that indoor and outdoor pollutions are the significant environmental contributors to premature death in Africa. She made the appeal at a ceremony to mark World Environment Day, […]