AI Monitors Reduce Kampala Pollution

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AI monitors help Uganda tackle air pollution crisis

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Uganda 's capital city is among Africa 's most polluted cities, with average levels of particulate matter almost eight times higher than those recommended by WHO .

More than 7,250 air pollution-related deaths in Kampala over the last four years , researchers estimate.

Air pollution is a major cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contributing up to a third of deaths in Uganda .

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