WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Health and Wellness
WHO warns countries on rising salt-related health risks
In a new report released during Salt Awareness Week 2026, WHO said the average global sodium intake remains more than double the recommended daily limit of 2,000 milligrams — roughly equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. The agency estimates that high sodium consumption contributed to 1.7 million deaths in 2023 alone.
By David Abonyo