By Pascal Onega
Buliisa, Uganda – Food handlers in restaurants and local eateries across Buliisa District have been urged to maintain proper hygiene while serving customers.
Dorcus Ejong, the Health Inspector for Biiso Town Council and Biiso Sub-county, issued the guidance during a routine monitoring exercise earlier this evening. She expressed concern that some waitresses in local hotels and restaurants neglect personal hygiene and fail to adhere to proper dress codes.
“These practices not only discourage customers but also pose a serious risk of spreading infectious diseases,” Ejong said.
She called on hotel owners to ensure that staff are neatly dressed, serving areas are kept clean, and sanitation standards are consistently maintained.
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Ejong also emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups for food handlers to screen for diseases such as Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, and intestinal worms to safeguard public health.
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Ejong has issued a two-week ultimatum to all food handlers, warning that those who fail to comply will face arrest.
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