Abstract by author:
Escherichia coli contamination for the meat sold at Katutura Open Market was investigated. Findings indicated that there is a significant difference due to the effect of spices and effect of cooking, except on the effect of time of that are analysed statistically. The slaughtering method, transportation of carcases and the handling which is presently performed by the vendors seemed to be the main sources of contamination. It was also found that the effectiveness of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, together with the Municipality Health Inspector for prevention of outbreaks or minor aliments is hampered by some factors that include the inappropriate infrastructure, despite all these, nothing has been recorded as an outbreak in Namibia so far