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
More than 20 people are believed to have died in one South African province after consuming food from local shops.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the majority of deaths have
Officials in South Africa have urged action after the deaths of five children linked to eating food from local shops.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety
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
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
Officials in South Africa have issued a warning after several cases of children falling seriously ill after eating different types of snacks.
Authorities appealed for calm following reports claiming children
Researchers have proposed a radical shift in how food safety is looked at in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
They said the top-down focus of efforts to build food safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) has put forward five actions to mitigate the risks to public health in traditional food markets.
The steps are to keep clean; avoid contamination; keep
Speakers at a roundtable discussion stressed the need to build capacity, engage policymakers, and use technology to improve food safety in Africa.
The session, organized by the Africa Union Commission
A plan to transform the food environment in India that includes improving food safety and hygiene has been named as a winner of an international award.
Eat Right India was
African experts have highlighted the main food safety concerns, challenges, and potential solutions for the continent at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) virtual annual meeting.
The roundtable discussion
