Experts are warning that many vehicles in Ghana are operating without catalytic converters—an essential engine component that reduces harmful exhaust emissions—contributing significantly to air pollution and serious health risks. Without this device, vehicles release toxic gases directly into the atmosphere, worsening air quality and increasing cases of respiratory illnesses, especially among drivers, roadside traders, commuters, and children in densely populated areas. Specialists attribute the problem to theft, poor maintenance, and weak enforcement of emissions standards, and they are calling for urgent action to protect public health and improve environmental safety.

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