Over 30,000 Ugandans die from air pollution annually — NEMA
According to Akankwasah, "in Uganda, compromised air quality increases disease burden with close to 31,600 people dying from air pollution-related diseases annually, especially in urban areas starting with Kampala."
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The Executive Director National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr. Akankwasah Barirega speaking about the dangers of air pollution at Uganda Media Centre on Monday. (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)
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The executive director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr Barirega Akankwasah, has expressed concern over uncontrolled air pollution claiming over 30,000 people annually in Uganda.
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