The economic burden of Salmonella infection is substantial, with Africa hit the hardest, according to researchers.
A study, published in the journal BMJ Global Health, estimated the economic burden of
Two agencies have launched a project to improve food safety in 10 African countries.
The African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC) said the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and
People in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) have been invited to help develop solutions for regional food safety challenges.
The Regional Food Safety Research Network and Innovation Hub
Two FAO and WHO committees have had their local meetings recently with issues specific to each region discussed.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization
The creation of the Africa Food Safety Agency has moved a step closer to reality following a meeting in February.
Adoption of the statute to establish the agency was taken
A framework has been produced to help African countries implement the WHO’s strategy on food safety.
The World Health Organization (WHO) African region is estimated to have the highest
Everyone planning international travel early in 2025 should review the travel health notices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Travel health notices often follow international outbreaks.
Guidelines to support African governments in improving food safety across the informal sector are to be developed.
The African Union (AU) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are designing a
Several European-funded food safety projects have officially started.
The Food Safety for Africa (FS4Africa) project is designed to address traceability, authenticity, and food safety issues in the continent.
Challenges aiming
The problem of unsafe food has yet to get the global attention and resources it deserves, according to an expert cited in a new film.
The U.S. Agency for
A range of projects have been started recently to improve food safety in Africa.
Involved groups are the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the
Experts have called for debates at a conference on food safety in Africa to be the “beginning of a journey” during their concluding remarks.
Blaise Ouattara, food safety and quality
