Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

Grassroots campaigner, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter's asthma caused by air pollution. She calls for urgent action and government responsibility. Health policy expert, Dr. Cara James, discusses the necessary steps towards a healthy environment and reducing disparities in public health.

Rosamund Adu-Kissi-Debrah, a fierce clean air advocate and mother of Ella Kissi-Debrah, shares her heart-wrenching journey to uncover the mystery behind her daughter's death. She battles against systemic issues of air pollution and highlights its devastating effects on vulnerable communities. Listeners learn about Ella's rare condition and the shocking truths revealed during Rosamund's investigation. This powerful story not only personalizes the impacts of pollution but also ignites a call for urgent reforms to protect public health.

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, a grassroots campaigner, shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter, Ella, who tragically died from asthma linked to air pollution. She passionately emphasizes that every child deserves clean air as a human right. Adoo-Kissi-Debrah highlights the alarming fact that 97% of children globally breathe unsafe air. She calls on governments to take urgent action to combat this public health crisis, underscoring the far-reaching impacts of pollution on children's health and future.