On August 18, 2017, almost ten years after initial attempts the Minister of Health, Atupele Muluzi, finally launched the new national alcohol policy. The new National Alcohol Policy for Malawi has been in the making since 2008, when a group of NGOs concerned about the pervasive alcohol harm in the communities initiated the process…
There is an increasing amount of marketing campaigns disguised as philanthropic initiatives being undertaken by global alcohol corporations in an effort to endear themselves with the people and (more importantly) with the politicians, and increase alcohol consumption in Africa. This is deeply problematic for many reasons…
Posted on Feb 11 '16, in IOGT, Lifestyle
After our trips to Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, we travelled to Johannesburg today. So, it was wonderful to arrive there today, settle in and reflect on the days behind us, and then get ready for the days ahead…
In this context it is fantastic news that SAAPA is coming out in strong support, and the momentum keeps growing…
Very interesting, brief report from South Africa and how it goes with our work to prevent and control NCDs…