MoH take alcohol abuse fight to districts :: Mmegi Online

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has taken alcohol abuse battle to the districts. This week, Minister Dr John Seakgosing told Parliament that the ministry has set up intersectional campaign teams in various districts across the country to formulate strategies to fight alcohol abuse.

Seakgosing said the ministry recognised the need to change the environment in which alcohol is being sold. To that end, the ministry will, in the next financial year, embark on a comprehensive study of alcohol density to assist in controlling the marketing of alcohol.

Since the coming to power of President Ian Khama in 2008, government has introduced various initiatives controlling the sale and consumption of alcohol. One was the introduction of an alcohol levy, which started at 30 percent in 2008 and rose steadily to its current 50 percent. The government also reduced the operational hours of nightclubs and bars.

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