The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that over 47 million health professionals, patients, and advocates have endorsed a global appeal urging immediate action to combat air pollution.
This initiative aims to protect public health by tackling the severe effects of air pollution, which is responsible for approximately seven million deaths annually due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
In a statement released on Monday, the WHO stressed that addressing air pollution is crucial for safeguarding human health. The organisation, alongside other international health bodies, intends to present this urgent appeal at the Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, which is set to take place in Cartagena, Colombia, in March 2025.