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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66ienglish.2776
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Duc, T. A., Hien, H. V., Hung, H. T., Nhac, P. H., Thuc, N. T., Phuc, T. M., Lan, L. T., Thang, T. H., Vu, N. T., Thuong, T. V., Duong, N. V., Thach, D. V., Dung, T. T., Nhat, H. Q., & Trung, N. H. (2025). 31. EVALUATING COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROCEDURES AT THE KITCHEN OF LEVEL-2 FIELD HOSPITAL NO. 6 – SOUTH SUDAN. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(english). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66ienglish.2776

31. EVALUATING COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROCEDURES AT THE KITCHEN OF LEVEL-2 FIELD HOSPITAL NO. 6 – SOUTH SUDAN

Tran Anh Duc1,2, Ho Vinh Hien1, Ho Tien Hung1, Phan Huy Nhac1, Nguyen The Thuc1, Tran Manh Phuc1, Le Thi Lan1, Tran Huu Thang1, Nguyen Thanh Vu1, Trinh Van Thuong1, Nguyen Van Duong1, Duong Van Thach1, Tran Tan Dung1, Huynh Quang Nhat1, Nguyen Hoang Trung2
1 Level-2 Field Hospital No. 6, Vietnam
2 Vietnam Military Medical University

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Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the level of compliance and effectiveness of food safety and hygiene (FSH) procedures at the kitchen of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 6 (L.2FHN.6) in Bentiu, South Sudan.


Subjects and Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. The subjects included the entire system of processes related to food hygiene and safety at the kitchen of L.2FHN.6, observed from January 1 to April 30, 2025.


Results: All 24 kitchen staff members achieved 100% compliance in all personal hygiene criteria. In the food preparation and processing group, two criteria — “no cross-contamination between raw and cooked food” and “separate zones and utensils for raw and cooked food”-reached 100% compliance. In contrast, “retaining food samples” had 0% compliance, indicating a significant shortcoming. Regarding cold storage, three criteria achieved full compliance, while refrigerator stability reached 91.67%. For input material management, three out of four criteria were met (100%), with visual inspection of incoming goods slightly lower (95.83%). Food consumption behavior and pest control achieved 100% compliance across all five evaluated criteria.


Conclusion: The results confirm high compliance levels in personal hygiene, food storage, and pest control at L.2FHN.6. However, notable issues remain in retaining post-processing food samples and stabilizing the cold chain to ensure overall food safety.

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food safety and hygiene, field hospital, United Nations peacekeeping mission, South Sudan.

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