Food vendors must complete mandatory medical screening and register with their Local District or Municipal Assembly. This guarantees you are healthy to handle food. It protects public health from diseases like Typhoid and Hepatitis
Operating without a permit violates the Public Health Act, 2012 and can lead to fines or business closure. Always contact your local Assembly’s Environmental Health Department for specific, local procedures and fees
- Purchase a medical form at the East Mamprusi Municipal Assembly’s Environmental Health Office.
- Take the form to an accredited or government-approved hospital or clinic for testing.
- Doctors will usually test for diseases like typhoid (Salmonella typhii), hepatitis B, and tuberculosis. If you pass, the doctor will sign your form.
- Return your signed medical form and two (2) passport-sized pictures to the Environmental Health Officer at the Municipal Assembly.
- You shall Pay a small processing fee (typically between ¢50 and ¢100 depending on your area).
- You will be issued a Food Handlers’ Certificate or Health Card, which usually expires after one year and must be renewed annually.
- Restaurants and food spots must prominently display their issued Food Hygiene Permits. Street vendors should keep their health cards with them at all times.
