Health authorities in Mozambique are reporting an increase in cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in areas where extractive industry projects are under way. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the obstruction of air passage in the lungs, usually caused by smoking or other harmful compounds. To mitigate the situation, the Ministry of Health (MISAU), in … Continue reading Increased prevalence of obstructive lung disease in extractive industry areas – MiSAU