According to reports, Accra air quality has reached a hazardous level making it unsafe for citizens.
The capital of Ghana, Accra, is the most populated city in the country. Judging by the population, pollution is also on the rise.
A real-time air quality information platform, IQAir’s AirVisual report shows that the air quality in Ghana currently is 49.6 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value.
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This, the site, attributed to the high concentration of PM2.5 (particles found in the air, including dust, soot, dirt, smoke and liquid droplets with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less) in Accra’s atmosphere.
Due to the highly damaging effects of pollution exposure on vulnerable members of society, i.e. young children and the elderly, pregnant women, those with heightened sensitivity towards pollution, as well as those with pre-existing illnesses or compromised immune system, the population is advised to wear a mask outdoors, run an air purifier, close windows to avoid dirty outdoor air and avoid outdoor exercise.
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