Webinar: The Health Case for Clean Air Investments in Africa

This webinar was hosted on June 17, 2026. Air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor for poor health and premature deaths globally. Air pollution is the second largest risk factor for death worldwide, with nearly 8 million attributable deaths. Unfortunately, in Africa, to date, there has been limited investment in air pollution research and clean air programs. In the run up to the Africa Clean Air Forum 2026 next month, HEI and Africa Clean Air Network in partnership with the Pan-African Thoracic Society, Makerere University Lung Institute and the South African Medical Research Council are organizing a 90-minute webinar to highlight the health impacts of air pollution across Africa, and the opportunity for significant dividends for health and wellbeing through investment in clean air actions. Webinar Chairs: Dr. Obianuju Ozoh, Pan-African Thoracic Society Dr. Pallavi Pant, Health Effects Institute Featured Speakers: Dr. Maria Neira, (keynote) Clean Air Fund and Our Common Air Dr. Rebecca Nantanda, Makerere University Lung Institute, Uganda Dr. Mbatchou Ngahane Bertrand, University of Douala, Cameroon Labram Musah, Ghana NCD Alliance, Ghana Dr. Claire Procter, South African Paediatric Association Dr. Natasha Naidoo, South Africa Medical Research Council, South Africa