Nigeria: FG approves national guidelines on sodium reduction nationwide – Tribune Online

The Federal Government has approved the maiden National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction for implementation across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, following its adoption at the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, a major national step to curb diet-related diseases.

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the approval demonstrates Nigeria’s commitment to reducing preventable illnesses linked to excessive salt…