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Air pollution is one of the greatest health concerns of today that affects the whole world. According to World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is the contamination and modification of the natural atmosphere by physical, chemical, or biological agents. It threatens human health and climate in general, causing illnesses such as lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Household pollution exposes around 2.4 billion people around the world, and the effects of outdoor and household pollution combined is associated with 7 billion premature deaths every year. Sources of air pollution include, cooking fuel (wood, petroleum gas, animal dung, crop waste), vehicles, power generation, incineration and industry (WHO, 2019).

The centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), works in collaboration with many partners around the globe to tackle threats to the international health. Examples are; foreign governments and ministries of health, WHO and international organizations, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, faith-based organizations, business and other private organizations (CDC, 2018). Information is disseminated across the globe to address any prevailing health concerns and resources are mobilized towards combatting any diseases. The World Health Organization is responsible for controlling any disease outbreaks by acting as a resource and information center for all nations to stay updated. Health care delivery systems follow the guidelines provided by WHO and respective ministries to address the issues. Vaccines can be supplied for all nations that require them when outbreaks of preventable diseases such as flu, covid occur.