Air pollution, the silent killer of Afghans
Amin Alemi
Press TV, Kabul
Besides becoming the target of terrorist attacks and other forms of violence, the people of Afghanistan – and particularly Kabul residents – are now facing another big threat in the shape of air pollution.
As official statistics show, air pollution in Kabul has created serious health problems for its residents. Based on the findings of the ministry of public health, nearly 9000 patients who are suffering from air pollution-related diseases have been admitted in Kabul hospitals over the past week.
Attending a street press conference in capital Kabul, authorities expressed their concern regarding the rising impacts of air pollution on people’s health conditions.
The alarming pollution levels in Kabul has prompted the government to launch public awareness programs and plans to protect vulnerable people.
As cold season arrives, air pollution in Kabul hits high records as most of the residents use coal, wood and even plastic or garbage to make their houses warm.
Low quality fuel used in vehicles plus non-standard activities of some factories and hotels add to the levels of this silent killer of Afghans.
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