Elvis Ndikum

Happy to announce that APYLAV Cameroon has been awarded this month a Healthy Lungs for Life Grant by the European Lung Foundation for the second year after successful activities to mark the 3rd International Day of Clean for Blue Skies 7th September last year in Cameroon.

Dear all, We are happy to share the recently published WHO News Item: "WHO trains health workers in Ghana on air pollution and health" who.int/news/item/14-0… Feel free to disseminate among your networks!

Thanks to a European Lung Foundation's Healthy Lungs for Life grant, APYLAV Cameroon in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health Centre Delegation celebrated the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for Blue skies, 7th September, 2022.

Thanks to a Healthy Lungs for Life grant from the European Lung Foundation to the Association for the Promotion of Youth Leadership Advocacy and Volunteerism Cameroon(APYLAV), we will organise a an event during the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for blue skies

More evidence #airpollution leads to long-term changes in how the human body functions, and younger people are more vulnerable to these effects. #health #airquality @ISGLOBALorg airqualitynews.com/2022/06/29/amb…

🚨Major study finds that even low levels of #AirPollution can cause early death in older people - new study from our partners at @HEIresearch.

According to @dna, an increase in PM 2.5 pollution causes stinging eyes, a persistent cough, and chronic lung diseases among Delhi residents, as well as a shorter life expectancy, as cited in the article from @UChiAir data. More: dnaindia.com/india/report-h…

Extremely good news – the #UN agrees that children have a right to #CleanAir. Now governments must follow up with action to tackle #AirPollution. inews.co.uk/news/health/un…

When we use fossil fuel polluting vehicles it renders breathing difficult for all especially children and youth with asthma. END THE SILENCE on climate health NOW, We need free transportation NOW. drive.google.com/file/d/1zKTjvA… #COP26 #FossilFuels

When we burn wood for cooking it pollutes and renders breathing difficult for all especially children and youth with asthma. END THE SILENCE on climate health NOW, We need free clean fuels NOW. drive.google.com/file/d/1zKTjvA… #COP26 #FossilFuels

When fossil fuels are burned they pollute our air rendering breathing difficult for all especially children and youth with asthma. END THE SILENCE on climate health NOW, clean air for all is a basic human right. drive.google.com/file/d/1zKTjvA… #COP26 #FossilFuels

At #COP26, @cleanairfund's @Jane_Burston joins parents from across the globe in calling on world leaders to end fossil fuel use with "unswerving dedication to making sure that every child can breathe clean air": bit.ly/31AM6Og #FossilFreeFuture #OurChildrensAir

END THE SILENCE NOW!!! AIR POLLUTION THE SINGLE ENEMY OF COP26!!! Read our Global Youth Statement for ACTION NOW: drive.google.com/file/d/1zKTjvA…

NEW: Did you know that there are more fossil fuel lobbyists at #COP26 than delegates from 8 countries most affected by climate change? We've been analyzing the #COP26 guestlist with @Global_Witness, @corporateeurope, and @Ggow_COP. Here's what we found. bbc.com/news/science-e…

The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health has closed. @Marks1Guy, President of The Union, ended the conference with messages of thanks, enthusiasm and inspiration. #UnionConf

Presentation at The Union Conference youtu.be/OZl6ntBleYA via @YouTube

The planet is facing a climate crisis and our future is at risk. We need to take urgent action to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all. saiia.org.za/youth/south-af…

JOIN Live! Climate Change, Lung Health & Youth at the 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health (Virtual) Friday 22nd October 2021-11:30-12:15 CEST. Join Here. twitch.tv/the_int_union_…

It's nearly #BackToSchool time for many children around the world. 🎒 But how many parents are aware of the effects their idling car is having on schoolchildren? This interview gives parents some tips on reducing #airpollution around schools. bit.ly/3j7IN7z