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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

An alcohol policy alliance for Southern Africa under formation



In the end of November 2010 NGO representatives from Southern and Eastern countries met in Kampala, Uganda for a training of trainers session on evidence-based alcohol policies. Representatives from organisations in Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Lesotho and South Africa used this opportunity to discuss the formation of an alcohol policy alliance for the region.

A first step towards such an alliance was taken by the election of an interim board. Smart Kachipare srepresenting Blue Cross Botswana was selected chairperson of the interim Board. Other members are Nelson Zakeyu from Malawi; Mahao Lehloenya, Lesotho; Tania Diederiks, South Africa and Lovemore Mughandira, Namibia.  > > > >  Read More