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Using AI & low-cost sensors to provide timely and accurate air quality information, empowering communities & leaders in African cities to reduce air pollution.

Kampala, Uganda
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@WMO
World Meteorological Organization
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Better air quality monitoring means healthier people, stronger economies, and thriving ecosystems. Find out more in WMO's latest Air Quality and Climate Bulletin 2025. đź”— https://t.co/mRXaalg0FQ
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@WabiRaja
Wabinyai Fidel 🇺🇬
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Air quality in Kampala is currently unhealthy, showing a sharp 79.81% increase compared to last week. Kireka's levels are very unhealthy today, while Gulu remains at a moderate level. Stay informed and track real-time data by downloading the @AirQoProject app at
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@CleanAir_Africa
Africa Clean Air Network
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No one is immune to the health effects of air pollution, but the impacts are not felt equally. 90% of all deaths from air pollution occur in low- and middle-income countries. #SoGA2025 addresses this & highlights success stories of combatting #AirPollution https://t.co/SEOqAGz2DW
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@AirQoProject
AirQo
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Today on #WorldCitiesDay, we celebrate how data & innovation are shaping people-centered smart cities. Access to real-time #AirQuality insights is enabling communities & city authorities to reimagine urban living and make data-driven decisions for cleaner, healthier air. See how
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@CleanAir_Africa
Africa Clean Air Network
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Meet the Advisory Council Chair, Dept. of Computer Science & Lead, AirQo, Makerere University Prof. Bainomugisha pioneers tech-based air quality solutions. As a founding force behind @AirQoProject, his work reflects AfriCAN’s belief in homegrown innovation to tackle #AirPollution
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@HEISoGA
State of Global Air
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There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar focused on #SoGA2025! https://t.co/4JOxI5qHEo
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Join HEI’s State of Global Air initiative for an informative webinar on the State of Global Air 2025 report (releasing on October 23, 2025). The State of Global Air report and interactive website...
@HEISoGA
State of Global Air
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Join us on October 31st for a webinar discussing the key messages, data, & opportunities for using the data from #SoGA2025. We look forward to hearing from Maria Neira @ourcommonair & Rachael Stanton @ncdalliance Register: https://t.co/HuY3eEKFJT #CleanAirForAll #ActOnNCDs
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@AirQoProject
AirQo
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#AirQuality data is only powerful when people can access and use it When this data is accessible to citizens, policymakers, and researchers; âś…Communities can protect their health. âś…Cities can plan cleaner transport. âś…Local & national governments can target pollution
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@Lung_Institute
Makerere University Lung Institute
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According to the State of Global Air 2025 Report, in 2023, a total of 676,000 deaths in children under five were linked to exposure to air pollution, representing 27% of all global deaths in children under five years. #MLat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG
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@HEISoGA
State of Global Air
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October 29th is #WorldStrokeDay Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of stroke through effects on our cardiovascular system. This happens as a result of pollutants entering the bloodstream through the lungs. #CleanAirForAll #ActOnNCDs #AirQuality
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@news_ub
UniBirmingham News
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Low-cost sensor technology is revolutionising how we identify and manage sources of air pollution. Our scientists are putting their findings into practice in Uganda, working with @GAHP_Global and funded by @DefraGovUK https://t.co/C5tzL1xp52
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@AirQoProject
AirQo
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Happening now at the 5th @ARUA_News Biennial Conference hosted by @Makerere @iBaino is chairing the session on Promoting Collaborative Research and Innovation Networks in AI in Africa. This session spotlights how partnerships & shared innovation can shape Africa’s #AI-driven
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@CleanAir_Africa
Africa Clean Air Network
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Only a day left for our webinar on “Unlocking the latest data on air pollution’s impact on life expectancy in Africa”. Join us to explore the latest data on #AirPollution and life expectancy in Africa. 🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT 🔗 https://t.co/2ZlMrUvEV3
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@Makerere
Makerere University
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#MakARUA2025 is now officially live. We are delighted to welcome all our esteemed delegates to The Hill where over the next three days we shall unpack the theme; Research, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence for Africa's Transformation Register to follow Opening Ceremony
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@MakerereNews
Makerere University News
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.@Makerere is hosting the 5th African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Biennial Conference 29th - 31st Oct 2025. ARUA is a consortium of over 20 Universities on the continent with the goal of enhancing research and graduate training. The conference is a platform for
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@HEISoGA
State of Global Air
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Join us on October 31st for a webinar discussing the key messages, data, & opportunities for using the data from #SoGA2025. We look forward to hearing from Maria Neira @ourcommonair & Rachael Stanton @ncdalliance Register: https://t.co/HuY3eEKFJT #CleanAirForAll #ActOnNCDs
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@CleanAir_Africa
Africa Clean Air Network
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#AirPollution and climate change are inseparable. A new @CleanAirJ editorial co-authored by AfriCAN’s Prof. Rebecca Garland calls for action to make #cleanair central to @g20org priorities. 📖 Read the editorial: https://t.co/AJB1unnqJs #CleanAir4Africa
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@jackielidubwi
Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi
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Honoured to have my story, “Kenya’s clean air dreams choked by shrinking global funding,” published in today’s Standard. It highlights how @BreatheCities & partners in Nairobi are driving data-led, community-focused clean air action amid funding cuts.#BreatheNairobi
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@CleanAirFund
Clean Air Fund
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Join our webinar tomorrow, Oct 28, 1-2:15PM UCT/GMT! Experts will share findings from The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025 report and discuss how to scale funding for #AirPollution. Last chance to sign up: https://t.co/ejQRPk0Xid
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@CleanAir_Africa
Africa Clean Air Network
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How much longer could people live if we achieved #CleanAir4All? Find out during our special Webinar — as @tanushree_g reveals how PM2.5 levels are affecting life expectancy across Africa. 🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT/ 1-2 PM WAT/ 2-3 PM SAST 🔗
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1-2 PM WAT | 2-3 PM SAST | 3-4 PM EAT Each year, EPIC Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) quantifies the impact of air pollution on life expectancy worldwide. The 2025 AQLI Annual Update highlights how...
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