Accra Air Quality: Ghana Meteorological Agency Tells Ghanaians To Wear Nose Masks

• The Ghana Meteorological Agency has urged Ghanaians to start wearing nose masks because of the air quality
• Accra was ranked as having the worst air quality in the world amid the ongoing harmattan season
• The Head of the Central Analysis and Forecasting Unit of the Ghana Meteorological Agency warned that the dust could spread disease

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has advised Ghanaians to wear nose masks following the drastic reduction in air quality.

Ghana’s airspace is polluted, and the agency has cautioned citizens to wear protective nose gear

Accra was recently ranked as having the worst air quality in the world on the Air Quality Index.

The harmattan season worsens the existing concerns, posing health risks.

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The Head of the Central Analysis and Forecasting Unit of the Ghana Meteorological Agency, Felicity Ahianyo, advised Ghanaians to wear nose masks to curb dust-related diseases.

“Since it is coming from the bare floor, it will definitely have some pathogens, parasites, or disease-causing agents that may be dangerous to our health.”

Four fire service personnel injured after accident in burning building

Two fire service personnel were left in a critical condition in hospital after a burning building collapsed on them.

The critically injured personnel have been admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre at Legon.

Two other personnel were treated and discharged after the building collapsed on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Fire rocks Makola again

Fire destroyed over 200 shops at the Makola Mall in Accra in October 2023.

The fire service told YEN.com.gh that it had saved over 2,000 shops from being destroyed.

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Fire service personnel braved small explosions from gas cylinders to keep the fire under control.

Bawumia discloses government's plan to buy helicopters for Fire Service

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported in December 2022 that Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia announced a project by the government to make the fire service a world-class service.

The vice president said the government planned to acquire modern rescue helicopters for the national fighters to deal with their logistical challenges.

Bawumia commented when he commissioned a two-storey dormitory block, a two-storey classroom block and a dining hall for the Fire Academy and Training School.

Source: YEN.com.gh