Project Summary
This project seeks to assess the health impacts of ambient air pollution in Johannesburg through a multi-method approach that integrates environmental monitoring, health data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The Health Systems Trust (HST) will implement an 18-month project combining:
- A human health risk assessment (HHRA)–equitable exposure based on pollutant concentrations and their association with morbidity and mortality indicators.
- A 12-month low-cost ambient air quality monitoring in targeted areas in Johannesburg.
- A household-level knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey to explore community understanding and or responses to air pollution.
- Focus group discussions with local policymakers, environmental health practitioners and air pollution policy officers to identify systemic barriers to effective air quality management.
- Drive awareness on impacts of air quality on health among environmental health professionals and communities.
Grantee/Service Provider
Health Systems Trust (HST) (In partnership with UJ, groundwork & UNISA)
Contact Person: Ms Noluthando Ndlovu
Email: Noluthando.ndlovu@hst.org.za
