@Uganda Parliamentary Forum On Mental Health
@UPFMH2020
Uganda parliamentary Forum on Mental Health is a Special Team of MPs in the 11th Parliament who come together to push the agenda of Mental Health in Uganda.
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25-01-2022 18:14:08
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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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#AlcoholHarms
#AlcoholAwarenessKE
#AlcPolPrio
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.
#Right2Education
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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We are ready here!
Please set your reminder for our upcoming Space, that will start off at 7PM tomorrow!
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#Uganda #alcoholuse #mentalhealthillnesses #HIVAIDS
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.