Aadielahd

public health activist

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

@TreasuryRSA @TrafficRTMC @GovernmentZA @PresidencyZA international evidence shows that increase in excise tax will reduce harm and generate resources for government to channel towards alcohol harm reduction interventions.

[Charles Parry @profparry]

If South African government needs more funds to address negative externalities caused by alcohol use, then they should raise excise taxes. It is not SAB's role to fund Alcohol Evidence Centres as they have a fundamental conflict of interest. https://t.co/8VP0qHZBpM via @news24

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

“The most terrifying night in the North of Gaza.”

Palestinian content creator Yahya Mahmoud, who is besieged in northern Gaza, described the Israeli attack on Sunday night as the most terrifying he has endured since the war began in October last year.

[FORUT @FORUT_No]

Great news! Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage in new legislation.

Proud of our partner @forutsl who is a leading voice in the Child Rights Coalition in Sierra Leone.

@noradno @AnneBeathe_ @LisaSivertsen
https://t.co/Ba042B5kZV

[Lorenzo Davids @UrbanLo]

The fact that this is still happening in our country is disastrous. Children walking alone from school in the WC on a lonely R341. I guess the Government took money from the education budget to train more security guards instead of paying for school transport.

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

@PresidencyZA @the_dtic @SAPoliceService @SALGA_Gov the SAHRC report on Enyobeni tragedy identifies failures of our system at local, provincial & national across ministries to implement & enforce the law @GovernmentZA need to prioritize alcohol regulation to save lives now

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

We must call out government on this. We need a COI policy to guide engagement with the industry. This is why BASA thinks they can lobby to get beers unto supermarket shelves.

[Charles Parry @profparry]

A blatent endorsement of a global beer manufacturer (@Heineken) by a sitting premier (@Lesufi) in S. Africa? The need for clear rules for government engagement with the liquor industry/trade in Africa are more urgent than ever! #CDASummit2023 @GovernmentZA @Saapa7 @The_DSD @MRCza

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Gaza genocide enabled by Arab leaders https://t.co/Ve2o3QztQd

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

@profparry @gerdarun Industry loves this kind of connection. In reality, this kind of drinking on a regular basis does not allow athletes to go to the top of their game.

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

@PresidencyZA @dtic @_WCLA This is why we need to relook alcohol availability in communities.
2 killed, 2 wounded at a Cape Town tavern shooting https://t.co/RWpaxNLzln via @ewnreporter

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Limpopo government is giving effect to the National Norms & standards of 2014 which outlines trading hours for business & residential areas. For 2 long provinces have ignored national policy which seeks to align alcohol regulation. This wrongfull normalised trading past 12am

[Charles Parry @profparry]

‘The liquor traders are unlikly to win in the Concourt where a 1990s judgment ruled that provinces have jurisdiction over liquor trading hours @Sowetan https://t.co/FgD2QZEeO5 via @SowetanLIVE

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Agreed. @PresidencyZA regulating the alcohol supply chain & resourcing enforcement are critical to changing the environment in which young people make drinking choices. Will we hear @CyrilRamaphosa speak to this tomorrow?

[Charles Parry @profparry]

Focusing on schools is ok, but are they addressing other factors probably influencing underage drinking such as lack of integrity by liquor traders, poor enforcement of liquor trade (incl. illegal trade), & alcohol marketing & alcohol producer practices? https://t.co/1TYb8InQCS

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Cost of labeling Vs people's health & cost of ill health??? Why do business friendly media always spin us the struggling industry narrative when public health regulations are on the cards or introduced?

[Charles Parry @profparry]

Questionable by-line to @BusinessLiveSA article in todays' @BDliveSA given systematic reviews and meta-analyses such as https://t.co/7fpj8E1zdO are supportive of such strategies in nudging consumers towards healthier purchasing practices? @HealthPromoSA https://t.co/RWtRcBZGbm

[SAAPA Zimbabwe @SAAPA_Zimbabwe]

Alcohol taxation can save lives and families. Time for decision-makers to take bold action and implement alcohol taxation to protect the well-being of all Zimbabweans. @ZimTreasury @MoHCCZim @ParliamentZim @OMpslsw #alcoholtaxation #publichealth #Zimbabwe

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Very excited about meeting and talking with people from all over the globe about alcohol policy matters

[Charles Parry @profparry]

Registration area for @Conf2023Global. Imagining this filled with colleagues from Africa, Asia, the America's and Europe. In 9 months time it will just have ended and delegates will be heading home. 3.5 years is a long time between conferences .. hope to see many of you attending

[Aadielahd @AadielahAMD]

Banning advertising to the point of sale is one way government can invest in children

[SAAPA Zimbabwe @SAAPA_Zimbabwe]

Today, as we celebrate #EducationDay, let's acknowledge the devastating impact alcohol addiction has on children's education. Money meant for schooling should never be spent on alcohol. Let's invest in our children's future @OMpslsw @MoHCCZim #SayNoToAlcohol #InvestInEducation