The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has ordered restaurants and chop bars to remove salt shakers from tables. This new rule aims to reduce the amount of salt people consume when they eat out.
Chief Executive of KMA, Richard Ofori Agyeman-Boadi, announced the ban. He said it is part of a larger plan to help people eat healthier foods.
Open salt containers on tables make it easy for people to add extra salt to their meals. This habit is a major cause of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Hypertension is a growing health problem in Kumasi. The KMA hopes this measure will encourage people to be more mindful of their salt intake.
Food businesses must now keep salt out of public view on dining tables. This change affects all eateries within the Kumasi metropolis.
The assembly believes reducing salt consumption can lead to better health outcomes for residents. This initiative supports efforts to manage and prevent lifestyle-related diseases.