Global Alcohol Policy Alliance
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GAPA is a network of non-governmental organisations and people working in public health. Our goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests.
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GAPC 2026 | Brazil - Abstract Submission
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Abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference - #GAPC2026 extended: 15 October. The leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners welcomes your abstract.
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See more information: www.gapc2026.org/abstract-sub...
Towers et al (2025) note the growing expert consensus that there is no safe level of alcohol use for health and call for a Framework Convention on Alcohol Control. Countries reviewing guidelines like Aotearoa New Zealand face alcohol industry interference.
Read here: www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rec...
Read here: www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rec...
Reconsidering our low-risk alcohol advice: The dark influence of the alcohol industry
Aotearoa’s low-risk drinking guidelines are under review, but the process is at risk of alcohol industry influence that could undermine the growing evidence showing harm even at low levels of consumpt...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Towers et al (2025) note the growing expert consensus that there is no safe level of alcohol use for health and call for a Framework Convention on Alcohol Control. Countries reviewing guidelines like Aotearoa New Zealand face alcohol industry interference.
Read here: www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rec...
Read here: www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/rec...
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On 26th November, WAAPA met with the Africa CDC West Africa in Abuja to discuss collaboration on strengthening alcohol control in the region. Both team shared brief update and policy progress and expressed commitments to further engagements @globalgapa.bsky.social
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On 26th November, WAAPA met with the Africa CDC West Africa in Abuja to discuss collaboration on strengthening alcohol control in the region. Both team shared brief update and policy progress and expressed commitments to further engagements @globalgapa.bsky.social
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
MenEngageAlliance hosted a webinar on Alcohol, Masculinities and Violence: Understanding the Connections and Exploring Solutions. The discussion shared evidence on the links between alcohol consumption and violence against women.
Watch and listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQB...
Watch and listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQB...
Alcohol, Masculinities, and Violence: Understanding the Connections and Exploring Solutions
YouTube video by MenEngage Alliance
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November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
MenEngageAlliance hosted a webinar on Alcohol, Masculinities and Violence: Understanding the Connections and Exploring Solutions. The discussion shared evidence on the links between alcohol consumption and violence against women.
Watch and listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQB...
Watch and listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQB...
The Supreme Court of Kashmir says selling alcohol in attractive packaging violates public health, cultural values, and social responsibility. It has called for alcohol packaging that does not hide the real dangers of alcohol. GAPA agrees. Read here: www.dailygoodmorningkashmir.com/no-more-glam...
No more glamour in poison: Why alcohol packaging needs a warning - Daily Good Morning Kashmir
At a time when the country is battling illnesses, accidents, violence, family breakdowns, and mental depression caused by alcohol
www.dailygoodmorningkashmir.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Supreme Court of Kashmir says selling alcohol in attractive packaging violates public health, cultural values, and social responsibility. It has called for alcohol packaging that does not hide the real dangers of alcohol. GAPA agrees. Read here: www.dailygoodmorningkashmir.com/no-more-glam...
Uny et al(2025)show how public health advocates in Malawi fought a long battle rife with alcohol industry interference to ensure a ban on the sale of alcohol in sachets in Malawi. No sachets makes alcohol less accessible to young people.
Read the analysis here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read the analysis here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Competing coalitions in alcohol policymaking in Malawi: a retrospective case study analysis of the alcohol sachet ban
Harmful alcohol consumption has significant public health implications across Africa and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. In Malawi,…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Uny et al(2025)show how public health advocates in Malawi fought a long battle rife with alcohol industry interference to ensure a ban on the sale of alcohol in sachets in Malawi. No sachets makes alcohol less accessible to young people.
Read the analysis here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read the analysis here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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World Children's Day reminds you to keep children safe healthy and free from preventable alcohol harm.
Protect Children, Protect their rights.
#WorldChildrensDay
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
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Protect Children, Protect their rights.
#WorldChildrensDay
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
World Children's Day reminds you to keep children safe healthy and free from preventable alcohol harm.
Protect Children, Protect their rights.
#WorldChildrensDay
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social
Protect Children, Protect their rights.
#WorldChildrensDay
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social
GAPA alliance member, the Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance (APAPA) welcomes the WHO WPRO Regional Implementation Strategy for Alcohol Control to accelerate implementation of the Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022–2030 in the Western Pacific. Read their statement:
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APAPA - News & Advocacy
This section contains news about APAPA's activities and advocacies, including policy positions, submissions to public consultations, commentaries on alcohol industry interference in various Asia Pacif...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
GAPA alliance member, the Asia Pacific Alcohol Policy Alliance (APAPA) welcomes the WHO WPRO Regional Implementation Strategy for Alcohol Control to accelerate implementation of the Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022–2030 in the Western Pacific. Read their statement:
sites.google.com/view/apalcoh...
sites.google.com/view/apalcoh...
Network for Health Equity & Development and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (Nigeria) support the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control's (NAFDAC) ban on sale of alcohol in sachets from Dec 2025.
Read here: cappaafrica.org/2025/11/16/g...
Read here: cappaafrica.org/2025/11/16/g...
Groups back NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban - CAPPA - Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa
The Network for Health Equity and Development and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa have thrown their weight behind the National
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November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Network for Health Equity & Development and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (Nigeria) support the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control's (NAFDAC) ban on sale of alcohol in sachets from Dec 2025.
Read here: cappaafrica.org/2025/11/16/g...
Read here: cappaafrica.org/2025/11/16/g...
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Road crashes take too many lives every day. Strong alcohol laws can save families protect futures and make our roads safer. Lets act now. #WorldDayOfRemembranceForRoadTrafficVictims
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int
November 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Road crashes take too many lives every day. Strong alcohol laws can save families protect futures and make our roads safer. Lets act now. #WorldDayOfRemembranceForRoadTrafficVictims
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int
#PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica
@globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int
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Tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks are harming people's health. But governments around the world are fighting back with health taxes.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks are harming people's health. But governments around the world are fighting back with health taxes.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Learn more at https://www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes
It’s time to fix the price tag on health.
Why are we not surprised?
Industry-funded alcohol websites still mislead on pregnancy and infant health.
Even after independent scrutiny, misinformation, omissions, and confusing guidance persist - putting public health at risk.
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Even after independent scrutiny, misinformation, omissions, and confusing guidance persist - putting public health at risk.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Do alcohol industry-funded organisations act to correct misinformation? A qualitative study of pregnancy and infant health content following independent analysis - Globalization and Health
Background Access to reliable, accurate, and up-to-date health information is a crucial component of global population health. Like other health-harming industries, the alcohol industry is known to pr...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Why are we not surprised?
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Alcohol excise taxes are among the most powerful yet underused tools to reduce harm and raise revenue.
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alcohol excise taxes are among the most powerful yet underused tools to reduce harm and raise revenue.
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
A new brief by @econforhealth.bsky.social and our RESET Alcohol initiative outlines six principles for effective, health-driven alcohol tax design: vitalstrat.org/4rbfceC
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Today is Health Day at #COP30!
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Today is Health Day at #COP30!
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:
🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action
Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
Thailand's Alcohol Beverage Control Act (Nov 2025) has made alcohol less accessible by introducing fines for drinkers who consume alcohol outside of prohibited hours. They have also tightened restrictions on alcohol marketing. Great step! Read here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia...
Thailand tightens alcohol rules; those who drink during prohibited hours may face fines
Individuals can be fined 10,000 baht (S$402) or more for drinking during prohibited times. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Thailand's Alcohol Beverage Control Act (Nov 2025) has made alcohol less accessible by introducing fines for drinkers who consume alcohol outside of prohibited hours. They have also tightened restrictions on alcohol marketing. Great step! Read here: www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia...
VAST Ghana calls for an immediate ban on the production and sale of alcohol in sachets and for the government to fully adopt WHO's SAFER Package. @waapaalliance.bsky.social
Read here: myjoyonline.com/vast-ghana-urges-govt-to-ban-sachet-alcohol-and-adopt-who-framework-to-curb-public-health-crisis/
Read here: myjoyonline.com/vast-ghana-urges-govt-to-ban-sachet-alcohol-and-adopt-who-framework-to-curb-public-health-crisis/
VAST Ghana urges gov't to ban sachet alcohol and adopt WHO framework to curb public health crisis - MyJoyOnline
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November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
VAST Ghana calls for an immediate ban on the production and sale of alcohol in sachets and for the government to fully adopt WHO's SAFER Package. @waapaalliance.bsky.social
Read here: myjoyonline.com/vast-ghana-urges-govt-to-ban-sachet-alcohol-and-adopt-who-framework-to-curb-public-health-crisis/
Read here: myjoyonline.com/vast-ghana-urges-govt-to-ban-sachet-alcohol-and-adopt-who-framework-to-curb-public-health-crisis/
Listen to Mike Marshall, CEO of the US Alcohol Policy Alliance on The Shift Podcast talking to Dr.Sheila Gileany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, unpacking how Ireland became the first country in the world to mandate alcohol health risk labels.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/w...
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/w...
What Big Alcohol Doesn't Want You to Know | The Shift | Season 1 Episode 4
Podcast Episode · The SHIFT · 29/10/2025 · 27m
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November 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Listen to Mike Marshall, CEO of the US Alcohol Policy Alliance on The Shift Podcast talking to Dr.Sheila Gileany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, unpacking how Ireland became the first country in the world to mandate alcohol health risk labels.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/w...
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/w...
A University of Stirling study (Uny et al, July 2025) which interviewed ambulance staff in Scotland, found that they experience unpredictable behaviour from intoxicated patients, and often experience violence and harassment from patients and bystanders.
Read here: www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Read here: www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A University of Stirling study (Uny et al, July 2025) which interviewed ambulance staff in Scotland, found that they experience unpredictable behaviour from intoxicated patients, and often experience violence and harassment from patients and bystanders.
Read here: www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Read here: www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Colombia's proposed new Financing Bill aims to increase tax on alcohol from 5% to 19%. Many falsely claim that this would lead to an increase in smuggling. The Fiscal Observatory of the Pontifical Javeriana University debunks these claims. Read here: colombiacheck.com/investigacio...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Colombia's proposed new Financing Bill aims to increase tax on alcohol from 5% to 19%. Many falsely claim that this would lead to an increase in smuggling. The Fiscal Observatory of the Pontifical Javeriana University debunks these claims. Read here: colombiacheck.com/investigacio...
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Congratulations @markpetticrew.bsky.social and all involved for exposing how commercial actors, alcohol industry included, influence public health policies.
🎬 🍿 Official Film Release!
We’re thrilled to announce the public release of Unmasking Influence -now available via the LSHTM Vimeo channel! vimeo.com/1123819285
There is overwhelming evidence that many industries are undermining public health.This documentary makes the issues visible and relatable.
We’re thrilled to announce the public release of Unmasking Influence -now available via the LSHTM Vimeo channel! vimeo.com/1123819285
There is overwhelming evidence that many industries are undermining public health.This documentary makes the issues visible and relatable.
Unmasking Influence - The Official Trailer
This trailer is for a film called Unmasking Influence. Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major…
vimeo.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations @markpetticrew.bsky.social and all involved for exposing how commercial actors, alcohol industry included, influence public health policies.
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"Such regulatory capture should be resisted by anyone with an interest in fair and effective governance, as well as a concern for effectively preventing harm." @jamesnicholls.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"Such regulatory capture should be resisted by anyone with an interest in fair and effective governance, as well as a concern for effectively preventing harm." @jamesnicholls.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Learn more about the alcohol policy best buys - taxation - to raise prices and protect public health!
A well-designed alcohol tax can save lives and strengthen economies.
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
Join experts from Economics of Health at Johns Hopkins University, PAHO, South Africa & the Philippines on Nov. 10 to learn how.
Register: https://vitalstrat.org/43S0ezV
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Learn more about the alcohol policy best buys - taxation - to raise prices and protect public health!
Congratulations @markpetticrew.bsky.social and all involved for exposing how commercial actors, alcohol industry included, influence public health policies.
🎬 🍿 Official Film Release!
We’re thrilled to announce the public release of Unmasking Influence -now available via the LSHTM Vimeo channel! vimeo.com/1123819285
There is overwhelming evidence that many industries are undermining public health.This documentary makes the issues visible and relatable.
We’re thrilled to announce the public release of Unmasking Influence -now available via the LSHTM Vimeo channel! vimeo.com/1123819285
There is overwhelming evidence that many industries are undermining public health.This documentary makes the issues visible and relatable.
Unmasking Influence - The Official Trailer
This trailer is for a film called Unmasking Influence. Unmasking influence is about how commercial actors influence policy and public health. Many of the major…
vimeo.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations @markpetticrew.bsky.social and all involved for exposing how commercial actors, alcohol industry included, influence public health policies.
Alcohol Focus Scotland says the current system of alcohol companies being able to self-regulate is failing to protect the young and vulnerable. This follows findings in a recent investigatiotn. Read here: www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
Investigation reveals online alcohol adverts targeting children
Children are being targeted by online alcohol adverts with content likely to appeal to under-18s, an investigation has revealed.
www.sundaypost.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Alcohol Focus Scotland says the current system of alcohol companies being able to self-regulate is failing to protect the young and vulnerable. This follows findings in a recent investigatiotn. Read here: www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...
We're sad to hear that the Eurocare office will close. It is a stark reminder of the situation in the alcohol policy advocacy field where there is hardly any funding available. We trust the organisation's many dedicated members will keep the organisation alive until new opportunities arise.
The European Alcohol Health Policy Alliance (Eurocare) said funding shortfalls have forced it to schedule the closure of its Brussels office from the end of the year. It said it will keep its network of over 50 members for policy co-ordination.
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Eurocare announces closure of its Brussels office amid funding difficulties - Eurocare
Eurocare
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October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We're sad to hear that the Eurocare office will close. It is a stark reminder of the situation in the alcohol policy advocacy field where there is hardly any funding available. We trust the organisation's many dedicated members will keep the organisation alive until new opportunities arise.
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This is a hugely important editorial that sets out how UK Government proposals to reform alcohol licensing will undermine the entire purpose of the licensing system. It will explicitly move the focus from protecting public health and social order to promoting economic goals and business priorities.
A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing policy: The 2025 ‘licensing taskforce’ report
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This is a hugely important editorial that sets out how UK Government proposals to reform alcohol licensing will undermine the entire purpose of the licensing system. It will explicitly move the focus from protecting public health and social order to promoting economic goals and business priorities.