NHED collaboratively marked the 2024 World Salt Awareness Week with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and key partners under the theme “Shine the Spotlight on Salt.” During the Ministerial Press Briefing on May 21st, the Honorable Coordinating Minister’s message, delivered by the Permanent Secretary, emphasized the importance of promoting healthier diets to all stakeholders, including the press.
With the presence of government stakeholders, unit directors, and esteemed partners like WHO, RTSL, GHAI, University of Abuja Sodium Study group, and others this event showcased strong government support and commitment to salt reduction efforts, uniting efforts for a more coordinated approach towards this vital goal.