Dar es Salaam, Feb. 26 -- DODOMA: TANZANIANS have been urged to consume more milk for their health as the annual per capita milk consumption in Tanzania stands at only 67.5 litres, far below the recommended 200 litres.

Moreover, the consumption of other livestock products, including meat, fish and eggs, remains significantly below the levels recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), despite the countrys vast livestock resources.

Speaking during a review meeting on Tanzanias progress in fulfilling its commitments under the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, an expert from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Charles Lugamara said that meat consumption in the country is only 16 kg per person per year, compared to ...