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Africa Faces Growing Lung Disease Crisis from Air Pollution

Pauline Ongaji April 23, 2026

Chronic respiratory diseases are rising rapidly across Africa, driven by air pollution, dirty cooking fuels, and weak emissions standards. Experts warn that without urgent investment in clean energy and stronger healthcare systems, millions more could face life-threatening lung conditions.

Climate Change

Africa Launches First Climate–Health Desk to Turn Weather Data into Disease Warnings

Pauline Ongaji March 17, 2026

Africa has launched its first Climate–Health Desk to turn weather data into early warnings for disease outbreaks, marking a major step in linking climate science with public health across the continent.