We spent the day yesterday in Entebbe, on the #SAFER Initiative in Uganda.

We were alongside Members Parliament of Uganda , @Uganda Parliamentary Forum On Mental Health , Ministry of Health- Uganda and WHO Uganda as we learned more about the key indicators of effective regulatory measures to reduce harmful use of alcohol.

Passionate about alcohol harm reduction through legislation, Hon Macho graced our meeting and emphasized the need for the alcoholics control Bill.He had special momMaik of Movendi international ⁦⁦Movendi International⁩ ⁦LM International⁩ ⁦Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance⁩

Uganda Alcohol Policy Workshop with support from Movendi International

On the health side, alcohol harm causes heart diseases. For the brain, it's linked with cognitive decline and it's also one of the biggest risk factors for cancer after tobacco according to World Health Organization (WHO). - Maik Dünnbier

Alcohol Policy Workshop by Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance:

As an obstacle to development, alcohol harm undermines all human potential and productivity. Alcohol substance causes more harm to others than the users themselves. Mr Maik Dünnbier Director of Strategy & Advocacy Movendi International

#Now Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance engagement.
To Note! Alcohol consumption affects 14 Globals goals and this limits their implementation.

Alcohol leads to 3 million death per year, a life claimed per 10 seconds.

Consumption of alcohol leads to low productivity Mike from Movendi International notes.

Alcohol Policy Workshop by Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance with Movendi International

Movendi International, we are a social movement and we work with people in communities at all levels to address the harm caused by alcohol and drugs so that people can live up to their full potential. - Maik Dünnbier

#DYK ! Alcohol is socially the most harmful drug.

#HappeningNow , Engagement on understanding alcohol harm, policy solutions, alcohol industry interference by Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance

Alcohol control requires collaborations and advocacy by CSOs & parliaments in ensuring its prevention.

Alcohol is a major obstacle to development. We need to stop the harm if the SDGs are to be achieved.Maik of Movendi International building the capacity of UAPA member to engage in advocacy ⁦Movendi International⁩ ⁦Hope and Beyond Uganda⁩ ⁦LM International Uganda⁩

'If we don't act now, a whole generation is at risk of being out in the next 10 years' - H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, Deputy President, Kenya.

It's time for policy makers to act swiftly & prioritize effective alcohol control measures in Kenya.
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Check in tweet from Kampala International Hotel. In partnership with Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda we are discussing and presenting the findings from the assessment done on career guidance and counseling in secondary schools.
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This interactive exchange is the first step address the violent past in the Acholi Sub-region collectively and respectfully.

A planning workshop on Mental Health and Dealing with the Past was held in Gulu City in collaboration with Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Mental Health, attended by Members of Parliament, mental health experts, CSOs, peer support groups survivors of LRA violence.

To prevent a violent past from re-occurring, the #gizCivilPeaceService is implementing activities that support affected communities and their leaders to deal with conflicts over ethnic and historical grievances in a non-violent way #DealingWithThePast

Your expertise and insights were invaluable to our conversation. Thank you for sparing time for us. I hope to continue this great campaign we have embarked on with all of you. God bless. For God and my country. AIGP(Rtd) Asan Kasingye Daphine Namwero, Obalim Grace Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance @Uganda Parliamentary Forum On Mental Health.

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Please set your reminder for our upcoming Space, that will start off at 7PM tomorrow!

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This is a happy moment for everyone of us in the mental health space at least that’s my hope.

I appreciate the fact that mental health is gaining talkability.

I believe soon it will also get the funding it needs and deserves.

Thank you Anita Annet Among

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The #2ndNatMentalHealthConf2023 has kicked off and we are in place.

The theme is, 'Prioritizing Mental Health Through Community Involvement: Together for Mental Health'.

We look forward to interacting with you more.

Many factors such as unemployment, isolation, poverty, loss of a loved one, failure to meet a debt obligation, among others can all lead to mental breakdown. I therefore urge Employers, Recruiting Agencies and Security agencies to consider mandatory periodic counselling services

I officiated at the launch of the Mental Health week at Parliament, aimed at creating awareness and building understanding of the fact that mental health issues remain a problem to many of our people from all walks of life, a problem we must address inclusively and decisively.