He shared that iodised salt program in Pakistan was making great progress and achieving the desired results. He discussed the iodine deficiency and role of salt processors.
Dr Nawaz DFP IDD/USI conducted the process of salt iodization training and informed the participants about the legislation and shared the process of import and selling of non-iodized salt is prohibited in the district.
The USI Field Officer Bilal Murtaza shared the Micronutrient Initiatives has supported Punjab health department in establishing the quality control labs to monitor quality at the salt iodization at district level.