By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The fight against air pollution is getting a boost through a new partnership between government and health researchers. This as the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen research into the health impacts of poor air quality. The collaboration aims to guide evidence-based policies, improve air quality monitoring, and protect vulnerable communities from pollution-related illnesses. Chief Specialist Scientist at the Council, Professor Caradee Wright elaborates of the various contributing factors and what work needs to be done going forward...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The fight against air pollution is getting a boost through a new partnership between government and health researchers. This as the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Environment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen research into the health impacts of poor air quality. The collaboration aims to guide evidence-based policies, improve air quality monitoring, and protect vulnerable communities from pollution-related illnesses. Chief Specialist Scientist at the Council, Professor Caradee Wright elaborates of the various contributing factors and what work needs to be done going forward...</p>

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