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Air being Polluted in Liberia

by Burton Dorley | 22-09-2015 20:45 recommendations 0

Worsening air pollution in the Monrovia Metropolitan Area (MMA) is seriously threatening the health and well-being of the region's estimated 1.5 million residents. Many residents especially the young and elderly are facing serious air pollution challenges which are fast becoming a serious and visible health problem. The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) along with the Ministry of Health needs to consider a comprehensive strategy to reduce air pollution in Liberia, which is costing million of dollars that the government can least afford.

Public health experts in Monrovia readily admit that air pollution causes respiratory disorders, eye and nasal problems, and is one of the major causes of lung disease in the country apart from smoking. For instance, specialists at the Ministry of Health maintains that over the past two decades, diagnosed cases of persistent respiratory ailments and cancer have increased considerably throughout the MMA however, in many instances these conditions are quickly dismissed as not having any scientific or medical explanation in favor of something else, usually witchcraft.

 
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5 Comments

  • Luiz Bispo says :
    That is sad. People and Government should take action. It is life in game.
    Posted 23-09-2015 10:32

  • Burton Dorley says :
    this is so true thanks all for the comments
    Posted 23-09-2015 09:02

  • Arushi Madan says :
    Air pollution is detrimental to human health , environment and biodiversity. I hope authorities tackle it on top priority. Thanks for sharing , Burton.
    Posted 23-09-2015 04:56

  • says :
    Saddened to hear about this problem.Authorities need to do something urgently to address this problem.It is badly affecting public health as well as the environment.Thanks for reporting,Burton.
    Posted 23-09-2015 01:15

  • says :
    deadly scenario.
    Posted 23-09-2015 00:18

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