6-month study finds Sierra Leone's bushmeat markets lack sanitation and food safety measures, posing health risks.
Sierra Leone's bushmeat markets pose serious health risks, as observed during a six-month study of two markets. The markets lack proper sanitation and food safety measures, with vendors using contaminated water for meat washing and stacking raw carcasses together. Researchers suggest implementing better hygiene practices, improved waste disposal, and regulating market conditions to reduce health hazards.
June 04, 2024
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