Two-year-old boy Awaab Ishak died after being exposed to mould in his home, with coroner saying this must be “defining moment for housing sector”
Awaab Ishak's father had reported the mould several times to Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
Rochdale Coroner Joanne Kearsley asked: "How in the UK in 2020 does a two-year-old child die as a result to exposure to mould?""This is not simply a Rochdale problem or a social housing problem," she added. "The development of Awaab's severe respiratory condition which led to him going into respiratory arrest was entirely due to the prolonged exposure he had to mould in his home environment."
Awaab had consistently suffered from cold and respiratory issues throughout his life, the inquest heard.
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