Correspondence from Ashanti Region A stark warning has been issued regarding the potential health dangers lurking in market meat sales, with a veterinary officer urging the public to exercise caution and vigilance when purchasing meat.
Shaibu Ewura, the veterinary officer at Sabtiu Musah Abattoir in Suame, Ashanti Region, cautioned consumers to be aware of the source and preparation methods of the meat they buy from butchers.
He expressed concern that some individuals are secretly slaughtering animals in unhygienic conditions, posing a significant risk to public health.
Ewura stated he is using this opportunity to inform the public to buy meat from recognised and hygienic butcheries.