Clean Air, Healthier Lives

Effectively addressing the health impacts of air pollution requires a strategic, integrated approach within health systems. This involves starting with a comprehensive health impacts assessment of air pollution, assessment of health infrastructure for their capacity to respond to air pollution related cases, including vulnerability analyses to pinpoint at-risk populations and systemic gaps. Long-term strategic partnerships with with environmental authorities, academic institutions and civil society in sourcing local air quality data, strategic investment in health infrastructure, and early warning systems are essential, alongside efforts to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to respond to pollution-related health challenges.

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