4 Ways to Tackle South Africa’s Alcohol Burden

As South Africa enters level 3 lockdown from June 1st, the two month long alcohol sales ban is lifted, with restrictions. But alcohol harm, fueled by heavy consumption and an array of aggressive alcohol industry practices, remains a major burden on South African communities and society. The need to invest in solutions to prevent and reduce harm has never come into sharper focus than during the on-going public health crisis. Four solutions for the alcohol policy of the future show the way to go…