NAFDAC Steps Up Surveillance in Sokoto Restaurants to Prevent Cholera Outbreak
In a bid to prevent the spread of cholera in Sokoto State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified surveillance in restaurants and other eateries across the state.
According to Mr. Garba Adamu, the state coordinator of NAFDAC, a team of officials has been detailed to ensure that stipulated sanitary regulations are adhered to by all food outlets. Adamu explained that the team, led by NAFDAC’s Nutrition Officer, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu, will ensure that only safe, hygienic, and quality foods are prepared and sold to consumers.
The agency has also mandated food vendors to comply with its guidelines on good hygiene and sanitation practices through routine inspection. Adamu emphasized that the operation will be extended to local government areas, border markets, and other areas to ensure only hygienic foods are sold.
In addition, the coordinator cautioned food vendors against using adulterated, counterfeit, unregistered, and expired items in cooking their meals, reiterating that NAFDAC would continue the enforcement to apprehend defaulters. Adamu called on the public to be wary of poorly prepared foods and report any unhygienic practice from any eatery to NAFDAC, reiterating the agency’s determination to safeguard the health of the nation.
NAFDAC’s efforts come at a time when cases of cholera are being recorded in some parts of the country. The agency’s intensified surveillance aims to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure that consumers receive safe and healthy food.
