Blue Cross Uganda

A non-governmental organization dedicated to mitigating the harmful consequences related to addiction. we are also an alcohol and addiction treatment center.

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

@WHO_Europe brings us this exciting seminar on alcohol and public health, please use the link below to register and be part of the amazing series.
https://t.co/D0koP7xjKj…

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

This is to clarify on the recent information regarding legalization of substances like marijuana.

Let's continue to keep sober and observe the law.
#sober
#saytosubstanceabuse

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

A very happy Eid Al-Fitr to all our Moslem family.

[Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance @PolicyUganda]

#NACPOfUganda

The use of direct or indirect incentives that encourage the purchase of #alcohol products (sales promotion) is prohibited.

Photo credit: @TheLancet

[Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance @PolicyUganda]

What a memorable day, it was in 2021 as we and @UYDEL launched the #SAFERInitiative in Uganda to the press @WHOUganda 's office! 😊

https://t.co/l1sRoVDl3w

#UAPABlogs

[Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance @PolicyUganda]

7TH GLOBAL ALCOHOL POLICY CONFERENCE.

Investing in people before profits: building momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control.

24 - 26 October 2023, CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.

#GAPC2023

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

Happy international women's day!!
#staysober
#StaySafe
#InternationalWomensDay

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

We are excited to invite all young people for Youth connect organized by @BlueCrossTweets. Please use the link below to register and be part of the fight against alcohol and drugs among young people.https://t.co/tMzJTKimkI
@bluecrosskenya @PolicyUganda @PactaUganda @PolicyUganda

[Blue Cross Kenya @bluecrosskenya]

@bluecrossug

[Blue Cross Kenya @bluecrosskenya]

Substance abuse guiding principles include inclusivity, confidentiality, age based and comprehensive based approach.

Susan Maua - NACADA

#APWKisumu2023
#AlcoholPolicy
@BrianMagwaro @bluecrosskenya @blakors @PolicyUganda @BlueCrossTweets @Bluecrossug

[Blue Cross Kenya @bluecrosskenya]

You can have policies but implementation becomes an issue.

Susan Maua - NACADA

#APWKisumu2023
#AlcoholPolicy
@BrianMagwaro @bluecrosskenya @blakors @PolicyUganda @BlueCrossTweets @Bluecrossug

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

The drug world targets children in schools as a way of expanding their market.
#APWkisumu2023
@bluecrosskenya @ediomo_ubong @maua_susan @NACADAKenya @BlueCrossTweets

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

"Drug use responds to demand, supply declines when demand declines" Ediomo-Ubong Nelson from International Blue Cross.
#APWkisumu2023
@bluecrosskenya
@ediomo_ubong
@NACADAKenya
@BlueCrossTweets
@blakors
@digni

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

"Children are initiated into substance abuse at the age of 11 years of age, which is important we intervene earlier before it's too late" Susan Maua - NACADA
@bluecrosskenya
@_kamchacha
@ediomo_ubong
@maua_susan
@blakors

[Blue Cross Kenya @bluecrosskenya]

NACADA carries out public education on alcohol & drug abuse, facilitates formulation of national policies & coordinate anti agency collaboration

Susan Maua - NACADA

#APWKisumu2023
#AlcoholPolicy
@BrianMagwaro @bluecrosskenya @blakors @PolicyUganda @BlueCrossTweets @Bluecrossug

[Blue Cross Kenya @bluecrosskenya]

Drug use begins much earlier.

Susan Maua - NACADA

#APWKisumu2023
#AlcoholPolicy
@BrianMagwaro @bluecrosskenya @blakors @PolicyUganda @BlueCrossTweets @Bluecrossug

[Blue Cross Uganda @bluecrossug]

"Alcohol Policy implementation is a government position but it's your role as a civil society to push these implementations" Ediomo-Ubong Nelson, Blue Cross International
@bluecrosskenya
@NACADAKenya
@blakors
@_kamchacha
@scadkenya
#APWkisumu2023