Foodborne Diseases Claim 125,000 Lives Annually, parents beware-WHO

Children under 5 years old bear 40% of the foodborne disease burden, resulting in 125,000 deaths annually.

According to a WHO report in celebration of World Food Day, Contaminated food and poor hygiene practices contribute to the high prevalence of these diseases.

Urgent action is needed to raise awareness, promote safe food handling, and strengthen food safety regulations to protect young children from these preventable illnesses.