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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (on screen), director general of the World Health Organisation, delivers a message to the multi-stakeholders hearing on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing. Photo: UN/Loey Felipe
ALCOHOL REGULATION

The UN had a plan to fight deadly lifestyle diseases. Industry pressure killed most of it

At the UN General Assembly high-level meeting in New York next week, South Africa is expected to join other countries in signing a watered down declaration meant to curb diseases…

  • Zano Kunene
10 min read
Alcohol causes many social problems, requiring the revival of the Liquor Amendment Bill.
AB INBEV

Profits before people: How the liquor industry undermines reforms

The Liquor Amendment Bill needs to be revived to tackle the social problems created by alcohol

  • Phindile Kunene
6 min read
Employers have a role to play in reducing the harm caused by alcohol abuse and helping employees get the help they need
ALCOHOL ABUSE

Alcohol abuse a threat in the South African workplace

Employers have a role to play in reducing the harm caused by alcohol abuse and helping employees get the help they need

  • Nickolaus Bauer
3 min read