The Department of Health has joined the global community in celebrating World Environmental Health Day (WEHD) , an annual event dedicated to highlighting the critical link between environmental conditions and public health. This year’s observance, held on 26 September , focuses on the theme “Clean Air, Healthy People” , drawing urgent attention to air pollution as one of the most pressing health threats worldwide.

Clean Air as a Fundamental Right

Air pollution has become one of the leading contributors to disease and premature death. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 99% of people worldwide breathe air that exceeds its recommended safety guidelines. This exposure contributes to millions of premature deaths annually, particularly from illnesses such as asthma, is

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