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Gov't urges action on food safety

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The ministry identified several measures that can help improve food safety

Botswana joined the global community on Sunday, marking World Food Safety Day, with the Ministry of Health calling for stronger efforts to prevent foodborne diseases and ensure access to safe food for all.

In commemorating the annual event, the ministry, through its acting permanent secretary, Christopher Nyanga, highlighted the serious impact of unsafe food on public health and urged all stakeholders to take responsibility for food safety across the entire food chain.

This year's World Food Safety Day was observed under the theme, 'From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere'. The ministry stated that the theme focused on moving beyond identifying the challenges caused by unsafe food and implementing practical solutions to reduce foodborne illnesses.

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Gov't urges action on food safety

Botswana joined the global community on Sunday, marking World Food Safety Day, with the Ministry of Health calling for stronger efforts to prevent foodborne diseases and ensure access to safe food for all.

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