Clean Cooking Energy Can Boost Health and Save Costs

A study co-led by Davi Adeloy from Teesside University in the UK, as part of the C2Rest program funded by the Medic Research Foundation, has found that switching to clean cooking energy in Nigeria can significantly reduce long-term household costs and improve respiratory health. Conducted over three years, the research examined the link between climate, environment, and health in rapidly growing urban communities in Nigeria, Benin, and Kenya.

The study highlights the urgent need for clean cooking solutions, particularly in Nigeria, where millions of households rely on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene, contributing to indoor air pollution and increased respiratory health risks. The research was carried out in Alimosho, Lagos State, and Ado Odo Ota, Ogun State, reflecting the realities of modern Nigeria's fast population growth and industrial activity.

The findings emphasize the importance of targeting lower-income households and ensuring inclusive policies to address these challenges, calling for stronger government action, including subsidies for clean energy and improved supply chains.