Ensuring food safety during Ashoora season
The Northern Governor emphasised the governorate's ongoing collaboration with partners to ensure food safety for visitors, underscoring its commitment to public health standards and community well-being through adherence to World Health Organisation (WHO) Healthy Cities Programme guidelines.
The Ministry of Health officials outlined critical food safety protocols for high-temperature conditions, emphasising the importance of proper preparation and storage standards.
The General Directorate of Civil Defence representatives complemented these measures with essential safety guidance, including secure gas cylinder mechanisms and hygienic food distribution practices. The Northern Governor announced pl
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