Kumasi city officials are taking steps to reduce high blood pressure among residents. The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has introduced a new rule for all food service businesses.
Restaurants, chop bars, and similar eateries in Kumasi must now keep salt away from customer tables. This is part of a plan to lower the amount of salt people consume. The measure was announced by Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi.
The goal is to help prevent hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. This condition can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Making salt less available at the point of dining is seen as a way to encourage healthier eating habits.
Officials believe this policy will encourage diners to be more mindful of their salt intake. It aims to shift away from the practice of automatically adding salt to meals.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly will monitor food establishments to ensure compliance with the new salt control measures. Details on enforcement or potential penalties were not immediately provided by the Mayor's office.