Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund urges more action on food-borne illness crisis [SOUND]

# The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has welcomed the declaration of food-borne illnesses as a national disaster, following at least 22 child deaths nationwide. CEO Linda Ncube-Nkomo called for urgent government action, including closing non-compliant spaza shops and enforcing food safety standards. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, she emphasised the need for collaboration to protect public health and prevent further tragedies: