It has come to the notice of the Department of State for Health that certain people (butchers) have erected meat stalls, along certain highways without due regard to Public Health and Safety.

This is against the Republic Health Act of The Gambia; section 11 Cap 40:03 of 1990, regulation 8, 12, 13 &17 of the subsidiary legislation of the same Act and section 29 & 37 of the Food Act 2005.

Henceforth, all meat stalls should be adequately flown, as well as dust- proofed to avoid contamination. All butchers are hereby informed to take heed and update their premises in conformity with public health requirements. Failure would lead to immediate closure of business and legal action taken against those who don’t comply.