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Government urged to expedite alcohol policy to curb misuse
26 Sep 2012 at 05:54hrs | Views
Health Advisor to the President and Cabinet Dr Timothy Stamps on Monday said the government should expedite crafting the Alcohol Policy to tackle challenges associated with misuse of the drug.
Zimbabwean society is grappling with the men-ace of under-age drinking, drinking and driving as well as general misuse of alcohol, reports New Ziana.
Experts have identified alcohol abuse as the common threat that runs through violent crime, fatal road accidents, and anti-social behaviour.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the second Annual Zim-Afro Medical and Health Expo to be held in the capital, Stamps said the policy would assist in tackling some of the problems associated with the misuse of alcohol.
"Progress on the crafting of the Alcohol Policy is disappointing and those involved should move quickly because there is really nothing new they are working on," he said.
"The policy will enable the enforcement of measures to curb the abuse of alcohol we already know," he added.
He said the expo will also raise awareness on the dangers associated with alcohol abuse.
"During the expo we will try to get people know the benefits of proper use of alcoholic beverages," Stamps said.
About 35 exhibitors are expected to attend the expo slated for Sept 26 to 28 in the capital.
Among them manufacturers and distributors of medical equipment, pharmaceutical companies, academic and training institutions and others.
Zimbabwean society is grappling with the men-ace of under-age drinking, drinking and driving as well as general misuse of alcohol, reports New Ziana.
Experts have identified alcohol abuse as the common threat that runs through violent crime, fatal road accidents, and anti-social behaviour.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the second Annual Zim-Afro Medical and Health Expo to be held in the capital, Stamps said the policy would assist in tackling some of the problems associated with the misuse of alcohol.
"Progress on the crafting of the Alcohol Policy is disappointing and those involved should move quickly because there is really nothing new they are working on," he said.
"The policy will enable the enforcement of measures to curb the abuse of alcohol we already know," he added.
He said the expo will also raise awareness on the dangers associated with alcohol abuse.
"During the expo we will try to get people know the benefits of proper use of alcoholic beverages," Stamps said.
About 35 exhibitors are expected to attend the expo slated for Sept 26 to 28 in the capital.
Among them manufacturers and distributors of medical equipment, pharmaceutical companies, academic and training institutions and others.
Source - New Ziana