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Preventing Environmental Mesothelioma

Preventing Environmental Mesothelioma: A Battle Against the Past When it comes to environmental meso thelioma, the battle isn’t just about medical advancements—it’s about undoing decades of environmental contamination. Many communities in South Africa are still grappling with the deadly legacy of asbestos mining and milling. From asbestos-laden roads to entire homes built with hazardous materials, the scale of contamination is staggering. This post dives into the two-pronged strategy needed to tackle environmental mesothelioma: rehabilitating polluted areas and educating affected communities.

Mesothelioma in South Africa: Compensation, Challenges, and Prevention

Mesothelioma in South Africa: Compensation, Challenges, and Prevention The Harsh Reality: No Compensation for Environmental Mesothelioma If you’ve developed mesothelioma due to environmental exposure to asbestos in South Africa, brace yourself: there’s no formal financial compensation system in place. Unlike occupational mesothelioma—where some form of compensation exists—those exposed simply by living near mines, asbestos mills, or contaminated dumps are left without support. How Did This Happen? Over the years, activists, scientists, and even some government officials have called for the creation of an environmental asbestos exposure fund.