Waste burning by households poses serious health risks to children, campaign warns - Inside Politics

Stop burning waste to protect public health

Open waste burning caused more than 32,000 deaths in Ghana in 2023, making it the country’s second leading cause of death after high blood pressure, according to the 2025 State of Global Air report. The report indicated that household pollution from solid fuels and waste accounted for about two-thirds of the deaths linked to open waste burning. The findings were disclosed on Wednesday during the Breathe Adentan campaign held at the Frafraha Comm…

Waste burning by households poses serious health risks to children, campaign warns - Inside Politics

By Lebone Rodah Mosima More than half of South African households burn their waste every week or every two weeks, exposing children to harmful air pollution and increasing health risks, according to Hold My Hand Organisation, which has launched a national public awareness campaign promoting better waste management. Earlier this week, Hold My Hand, in partnership with Create Change, an initiative of the DG Murray Trust (DGMT), urged South African…