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Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat excessive alcohol consumption, particularly among young people in urban communities.
Speaking during a community outreach campaign across several ghettos in Kampala Central, the alliance’s Executive Director, Juliet Namukasa, stressed the urgency of scaling up public awareness on the dangers of alcohol abuse.
“We call upon the government and leaders at all levels to go back to their communities and educate people, especially the youth, about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption,” Namukasa said.
“If serious measures are taken to reduce alcohol abuse, Uganda will have a healthier and more productive future.”
The campaign involved activists moving through densely populated communities, engaging residents on the health and social risks associated with alcohol use, and offering guidance on overcoming addiction.
Organisers expressed concern that alcohol consumption has increasingly become a coping mechanism for many Ugandans, with some substituting it for basic needs such as food.
This, they warned, is exposing communities to chronic illnesses, declining productivity, and social disintegration.
As part of the outreach, activists also distributed T-shirts for the Kabaka Birthday Run, encouraging young people to participate as a way of promoting healthier lifestyles.
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance says it will continue advocating for stronger policies and community-based interventions to address what it describes as a growing public health and social crisis.
Source:Nile post
Speaking during a community outreach campaign across several ghettos in Kampala Central, the alliance’s Executive Director, Juliet Namukasa, stressed the urgency of scaling up public awareness on the dangers of alcohol abuse.
“We call upon the government and leaders at all levels to go back to their communities and educate people, especially the youth, about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption,” Namukasa said.
“If serious measures are taken to reduce alcohol abuse, Uganda will have a healthier and more productive future.”
The campaign involved activists moving through densely populated communities, engaging residents on the health and social risks associated with alcohol use, and offering guidance on overcoming addiction.
Organisers expressed concern that alcohol consumption has increasingly become a coping mechanism for many Ugandans, with some substituting it for basic needs such as food.
This, they warned, is exposing communities to chronic illnesses, declining productivity, and social disintegration.
As part of the outreach, activists also distributed T-shirts for the Kabaka Birthday Run, encouraging young people to participate as a way of promoting healthier lifestyles.
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance says it will continue advocating for stronger policies and community-based interventions to address what it describes as a growing public health and social crisis.
Source:Nile post