As part of the week-long observation of Global IDD prevention, a sensitization & awareness meeting was held with salt traders under the theme, “Iodised salt: Trader’s responsibilities” at the CMO’s office in Zunheboto on October 25.
A press release by district media officer, CMO office, Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie stated that the district CMO, Dr. C W Tungoe, who spoke on the occasion, sensitised traders on the daily requirement of iodine which is 15 microgram per day and the sources of iodine such as sea fish, sea salt, cod liver oil and readily available iodised salt etc.
Dr. Tungoe further laid stress on the various implications associated with deficiency of iodine such as goitre, mental retardation, speech defects, hearing defects, neuromuscular weakness, spontaneous abortion etc. The traders were made to understand that they were the vital link between iodised salt producers and consumers.
Dr. Tungoe also advised shopkeepers to stock and sell only iodised salt adding that sale of non iodised salt is banned under the provision of PFA Act 1954. He also said that it was also the responsibility of every citizen to purchase and consume only iodised salt.
Drug Inspector, Lutovi Phucho also demonstrated the use of qualitative iodised salt testing using a test kit and participants were made to sign a pledge to stock and sell only iodised salt.
The program was chaired by food safety officer, Sukumlo Yanthan who also delivered the welcome address.
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