Health Impact

Health Impact

How Ghana's air quality affects different population groups. Based on the last 90 days of sensor data across the monitoring network.

Sensitive Risk Days

0/90

days elevated risk for children & elderly

General Population Risk

0/90

days unhealthy for everyone

Today's Air Quality

24.4

µg/m³ · Moderate

Hazardous Days

0/90

days any sensor reached hazardous level

PM₂.₅ above 35 µg/m³

Sensitive Groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or diabetes.

  • Reduce prolonged outdoor activity
  • Keep children indoors during peak hours
  • Keep inhalers and medication accessible
  • Monitor symptoms closely

PM₂.₅ above 55 µg/m³

General Population

Everyone may begin to feel health effects. Prolonged outdoor exertion is not advised for any age group.

  • Avoid heavy outdoor exercise
  • Keep windows and doors closed
  • Use air purifiers indoors if available
  • Wear N95/P100 mask if outdoors

PM₂.₅ above 150 µg/m³

Emergency Conditions

Serious health effects likely for everyone. Emergency precautions apply to all residents in affected areas.

  • Stay indoors; avoid all outdoor activity
  • Seal gaps in windows and doors
  • Seek medical attention if symptomatic
  • Follow Ghana EPA emergency advisories

90-Day Health Risk Calendar

Each square = one day, coloured by dominant AQI category. Hover for details.

Safe for all (0–12) Moderate (12–35) Sensitive risk (35–55) Unhealthy for all (55–150) Very unhealthy (150+)

Monthly PM₂.₅ vs Health Thresholds

12-month average · dashed lines show Ghana Standard (35 µg/m³) and general-population (55 µg/m³) thresholds

Cities Currently at Elevated Risk

Towns where 24h average PM₂.₅ places residents in a health-risk category

Town PM₂.₅ (µg/m³) Health Risk Level Who is affected

Asafo

Ashanti

 94.2 Unhealthy for all All residents; avoid outdoor exertion

Gambaga Central

North East

 57.4 Unhealthy for all All residents; avoid outdoor exertion

Salaga Central

Savannah

 41.7 Sensitive groups at risk Children, elderly, respiratory conditions

Bawku Market

Upper East

 39.7 Sensitive groups at risk Children, elderly, respiratory conditions

Tamale Central High Street

Northern

 37.0 Sensitive groups at risk Children, elderly, respiratory conditions

Thresholds: Sensitive groups (PM₂.₅ >35 µg/m³), General population (>55 µg/m³), Emergency (>150 µg/m³). Based on WHO 2021 air quality guidelines and Ghana EPA standards. Updated 12:03 PM GMT.