Salt off the Table: Why this Rule could Save Lives

May 11th–17th is observed globally as Salt Awareness Week - a campaign aimed at drawing attention to the health risks associated with excessive salt intake and the need for healthier food environments. Interestingly, a couple of months ago, a headline on MyJoyOnline (Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) bans open display of salt in eateries to curb rising hypertension cases) sparked conversation around an important public health concern that deserves more attention in Ghana.

By Isaac Yeboah