Sale of uncovered eatables goes unchecked

ISLAMABAD: The sale of uncovered eatables is going unchecked in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, giving rise to diseases like typhoid, cholera and gastroenteritis among citizens.

Owners of these illegally established eateries, which have mushroomed at every nook and corner of the twin cities, serve food on stalls and small carts without taking hygiene into account.

It is seen that some of these eateries procure water for cooking, washing and serving from roadside municipality water taps, which are often surrounded by garbage.

The eatables are not properly covered after cooking. Even the food is cooked on the roadside. The dust and smoke emitted by vehicles make these roads an unhygienic place to cook. (APP)