Interview with Mphonyane Mofokeng, Director Blue Clue Thaba Bosiu, Lesotho. A comprehensive interview about her responsibilities and alcohol policy developments in Lesotho. Mofokeng tell us about the challenges and the triumphs over the years. SAAPA Chairperson: Mrs Mphonyane Rosemay Matumelo Mofokeng What does your job entail on a daily basis?I am in-charge of the Thaba …

Professor Charles Parry, from the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the Medical Research Council of South Africa, proposes that with a few key policy measures South Africa could address their alcohol problem and culture of heavy drinking. Professor Parry joined alcohol policy experts from around the world at the ‘Reducing alcohol harms: …

This article was written by Chris Green and originally published in The Independent on 1 October 2014 Hundreds of alcohol-related deaths could already have been prevented if the Government had introduced minimum unit pricing last year, according to a study published on Wednesday. In contrast, the decision by ministers to instead target “below-cost” alcoholic drinks …

The Thaba Bosiu Centre of the Blue Cross will host an International Conference on Alcohol Policy to be held in Lesotho on the 9th and 10th of October 2014. The conference will take place at Lehakoe in Maseru. The Thaba Bosiu Centre of the Blue Cross will host an International Conference on Alcohol Policy to …

The alcohol industry has reacted on the economic recession by taking various actions. A new EUCAM trend report aims to provide insight in the marketing tactics of the alcohol industry in this period. The alcohol industry has reacted on the economic recession by taking various actions. A new EUCAM trend report aims to provide insight …

Professor David Jernigan looks at the clear link between alcohol advertising and high levels of alcohol consumpation by youth. (Article by Professor David Jernigan for the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance- GAPA) Read more on www.globalgapa.org