Imported foods driving spread of NCDs, Makgato says

Makgato is on the warpath against NCDs
Makgato is on the warpath against NCDs

The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dorcas Makgato says some imported foods contribute massively to the spread of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Botswana.

The Minister said she recently banned the sale of some of these food items after studies showed them to be unhealthy and risky when consumed.

Speaking at a public lecture at the University of Botswana, Makgato said NCDs had surpassed HIV/AIDS as the greatest public health threat facing Botswana today.

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