In an urgent call to action, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has advised citizens to wear nose masks due to a severe escalation in air pollution across the nation. This directive comes amidst warnings that Ghana has been identified as the most polluted country according to the Air Quality Index. The state of affairs has raised significant concerns about public health and safety.
Similarly, the Ghana Health Service is advising the public to take extra precaution during the dry season as they have indicated the air quality in the capital has reached critical and unsafe.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is urging Ghanaians to wear nose masks due to the bad quality of the air.
During an interview, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), stated that the current air quality, as measured by the “Air Quality Index”, is making it challenging to breathe, particularly for those suffering from asthma or upper respiratory infections.
He therefore urged “Ghanaians, especially those with respiratory problems to wear nose masks. If you’re fond of going out for exercise, it’s best to put a hold on it and do it indoors. As much as possible, do things indoors and not outdoors. This is opposite to
Due to the damaging effects of pollution exposure on members of the society possibly leading to increase respiratory conditions.
Director General of the Ghana Health Service Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye advised the public to wear nose mask.
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