Air pollution linked to autism, toll collectors demand compensation for job-related illnesses and rural communities struggle with untarred roads
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Tens of thousands of Ghanaians die prematurely each year as a result of air pollution and many more are sickened. As Ghana’s population soars air pollution has become a major health challenge that experts say needs an urgent response.
So welcome to another edition of “Clean Air Report Ghana”, the programme the highlights the severe impacts of air pollution and potential solutions.
Coming up,
· Researchers find a link between air pollution and neurological disorders like autism in children .
· Road toll collectors across the country ask for government help with illnesses caused by long hours inhaling by toxic vehicle emissions.
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· Experts worry about high numbers of respiratory infections caused by dusty roads. We bring you a report from the Sagnarigu in the Northern Region.
I’m Wonder Ami Hagan, and this is “Clean Air Report Ghana”, a collaboration between New Narratives and leading newsrooms looking at the state of Ghana’s air.
Clean Air Report Ghana is a collaboration between New Narratives and leading Ghanaian newsrooms. Funding is provided by the Clean Air Fund which had no say in the reporting.
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