A recent report from Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) highlights a significant concern regarding the affordability of nutritious diets across the country. According to the data, the Western Region of Ghana incurs the highest costs for maintaining a healthy diet compared to other regions.
The study examines various factors influencing food prices, including agricultural productivity, market access, and transportation expenses. The elevated cost in the Western Region is attributed to a combination of geographic, economic, and supply chain challenges that affect the availability and pricing of nutrient-rich foods.
Experts emphasize that the high cost of healthy diets hampers efforts to combat malnutrition and diet-related diseases within the region. This situation urges policymakers to focus on interventions aimed at improving food affordability, such as enhancing local food production and reducing distribution costs.
Furthermore, stakeholders advocate for increased public awareness campaigns to encourage diverse and balanced dietary choices despite economic constraints. Addressing these challenges is crucial to achieving national nutrition goals and supporting sustainable development in Ghana.
For more detailed insights, visit the official report on GhanaWeb. [Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com]
