GAPA is a network of non-governmental organisations and people working in public health. Our goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm worldwide by promoting science-based policies independent of commercial interests.https://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mrwovabxm22vThe many links between alcohol and HIV and AIDS continues to be studied. As the AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference ends today, listen to Dr Zoe Duby, a Senior Scientist at the Health Systems Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZfmnbsIHu431 Jul 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwovabxm22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mruira7jus2jAlcohol Change UK is hosting their annual online conference in October that will focus on the many different ways that alcohol impacts on people's lives - and how this impacts on the kind of support that should be offered to them. Register to join online:https://alcoholchange.org.uk/30 Jul 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruira7jus2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mrp3fnnldk2jSri Lanka launched the Investment Case on Alcohol Control and the WHO SAFER Technical Package on Monday. Health Minister Mr Jayatissa noted that alcohol-related harm affects public health and imposes social and economic costs on the country Read here: https://www.newswire.lk/2026/07/28/govt-launches-new-alcohol-control-strategy-with-who-support/28 Jul 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp3fnnldk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mrcvdekg6c2tAlert! If you've experienced alcohol related harm, join https://bsky.app/profile/alcoholfocus.bsky.social new Alcohol Action Network. The network will bring together people from across Scotland who have experience of alcohol harm through their own drinking or the drinking of someone close to them to share experiences.23 Jul 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcvdekg6c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mr5itqfjns2jA US study to identify the most effective social media message strategies for raising awareness about the link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk among women ages 18 to 25 is underway. Read: https://news.fsu.edu/news/education-society/2026/07/20/fsu-researcher-leads-nih-funded-effort-to-raise-awareness-of-alcohol-related-breast-cancer-risk/21 Jul 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5itqfjns2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mqlpokg4oc25Sport is part of a healthy lifestyle, and drinking alcohol does not improve sporting ability. Alcohol marketing should be banned during sporting events. Enjoy the last few matches of the World Cup without alcohol. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jul 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlpokg4oc25https://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mq4nbyefpk2p@ias.org.uk has given their response to the open consultation on the mental health strategy for England, noting that excluding alcohol would be like a weather forecast that ignores the rain. Read here: https://www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-response-to-consultation-on-informing-the-mental-health-strategy-for-england/08 Jul 2026 07:54 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4nbyefpk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mpqemt4wg22uFORUT has launched a publication Best Practices for Alcohol Policy Advocacy: 'The Role of National Alcohol Policy Alliances and Shadow Reporting.' This is part of their Civil Society Impact Series. Read: https://forut.no/resource/best-practices-for-alcohol-policy-advocacy-the-role-of-national-alcohol-policy-alliances-and-shadow-reporting/03 Jul 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqemt4wg22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mpipy2uam22cThe Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance, and partners such as the World Health Organization, host the 5th Uganda Alcohol Policy Conference in November 2026. Conference them: "Advancing Alcohol Control: Protecting the Present, Securing the Future." Abstract to info@uapa.or.ug / deadline: 31 August 202630 Jun 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpipy2uam22chttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mpg47j2iwc2iThe WHO SAFER Progress Report, 'Implementing what works in alcohol policy: progress report on the SAFER initiative,' was released on Friday. The report documents progress from four countries implementing SAFER and looks to future priorities. Read: https://www.who.int/news/item/26-06-2026-new-who-report-charts-progress-on-the-safer-alcohol-policy-initiative29 Jun 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg47j2iwc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3moui73a6ek2rWHO launched the SAFER initiative to reduce alcohol harm in 2018. On 26 June 2026, WHO will launch 'Implementing what works in alcohol policy: progress report on the SAFER initiative.' Uganda, Nepal, Ireland and Sri Lanka, will report on their experience. Register: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/06/26/default-calendar/launch-of-the-safer-progress-report22 Jun 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3moui73a6ek2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3momtvkvhqs2hHealth Coalition Aotearoa will host a webinar to build on the learning from the alcohol tax increases, reduced availability and other policies implemented by Lithuania. Join the webinar which will discuss how this can be applied to Aotearoa New Zealand: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/webinar-from-lithuania-to-aotearoa-the-case-for-alcohol-reform-tickets-199045529135819 Jun 2026 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3momtvkvhqs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mohtgi3qxs2xPublication opportunities for researchers, writers and implementers from LMICs! Guest editors Dr Isabelle Uny et al of BMC Global and Public Health on alcohol control in LMICs edition have called for submissions. Submission deadline 5 March 2027. See here: lnkd.in/e4jaer9E https://lnkd.in/e4jaer9E17 Jun 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohtgi3qxs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mocpyzxiak2zGreat message about separating sport and alcohol during the 2026 FIFA World Cup from @waapaalliance.bsky.social , GAPA alliance partner, the West African Alcohol Policy Alliance. Alcohol consumption harms the health of spectators, and impairs the athletic performance of sportspeople. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jun 2026 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mocpyzxiak2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mnypsura722iCHASE -SA, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance, SA and PRICELESS SA - SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science are co-hosting a webinar to kick-start national dialogue on the commercial determinants of health in South Africa. Today, 11 June. See link to join below.11 Jun 2026 07:38 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnypsura722ihttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mntm6tkyjc24The Centre for Alcohol Studies continues its work on alcohol advertising and marketing regulations. They recently brought together legal experts, business operators and civil society to a workshop on alcohol advertising and marketing regulations. @SEAAPA [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jun 2026 06:50 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntm6tkyjc24https://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mnbzdvmhy22n@kettilbruunsociety.bsky.social is hosting the51st Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol in Lithuania from 1-5 Jun 2026. KBS attendees share alcohol research, policy and advocacy experience from a wide range of sectors.02 Jun 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbzdvmhy22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mmvlg2uvpk2tAbout 58 % of respondents to Finnish Institute for Health & Welfare survey support maintaining the current retail alcohol system which ensures that alcohol drinks with >8 vol % can only be sold through state-controlled retailer, Alko. See K. Raitasalo discuss here: https://nordicwelfare.org/popnad/en/artiklar/public-opinion-in-transition-tightening-attitudes-and-the-future-of-finnish-alcohol-policy/28 May 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvlg2uvpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mmnzjdzyq22yIndia’s Competition Commission is investigating French multinational Pernod Ricard over alleged exclusive agreements signed with retailers for dedicated shelf space for its brands. The Commission has raised concerns about this limiting consumer choice Read here: https://www.reuters.com/world/india-orders-antitrust-probe-into-liquor-giant-pernods-dealing-with-retailers-2026-05-08/25 May 2026 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmnzjdzyq22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mme46bofqk2sCentre for Alcohol Studies in Thailand & South East Asia Alcohol Policy Alliance (SEAAPA) member, hosted a regional conference on alcohol policy. SEAAPA is a network of civil society organizations promoting science- based alcohol policies to reduce alcohol-related harm. See: cas.or.th/content?id=6 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mme46bofqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mm777om4ws2wThe Soccer World Cup starts in June. Some policy makers' propose an increase in hours of alcohol sales in Norway during the event. The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy network reported resistance from nearly every health and labor organization. See here: https://onefootball.com/en/news/norway-considers-easing-alcohol-rules-during-2026-world-cup-4288497119 May 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm777om4ws2whttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mlv5xqyn5c2dWHO commissioned a study into the impact of policies on men, women and other gender groups: 1)restricting alcohol marketing and sponsorship, 2)increasing taxes on alcohol and 3)reducing alcohol availability. Prof Carol Emslie shares her thoughts on their findings: https://www.shaap.org.uk/the-alcohol-industry-targets-women-but-alcohol-policies-are-largely-gender-blind/15 May 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv5xqyn5c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mlsj2ssfjk2pUganda Alcohol Policy Alliance lobbied the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development on alcohol tax policy. Their wants include that the tax base include all commercially produced alcoholic beverages and inflation-adjusted excise duty.:https://www.uapa.or.ug/#14 May 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsj2ssfjk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mlnjcdt5xk2lAlcohol research often focuses on heavy drinkers . This paper by Durazzo et al (2026) found that even low alcohol consumption may negatively affect the human brain with increasing age. Read the article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0741832926001771?via%3Dihub [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 May 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnjcdt5xk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mld7xvtm422qLaura Cury (ACT Health Promotion, Brazil) and Emma Thompson (IAS and Univ of Edinburgh) share their reflections on the advocacy wins, alliance building and research sharing opportunities that the Global Alcohol Policy Conference allows for #GAPC2026. Listen here: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/getting-to-safer-faster-reflections-on-gapc-2026/08 May 2026 07:38 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mld7xvtm422qhttps://bsky.app/profile/globalgapa.bsky.social/post/3mlaqws2fpk2l@aha-uk.bsky.social has shared the blog of a lived experience campaigner and advocate who recounts her family's experience of alcoholism. She points out that delivery apps make alcohol terrifyingly accessible for drinkers. Read her blog here: https://ahauk.org/alcohol-harm-and-delivery-apps/07 May 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:a22vc2t5klvesit62m4y5uvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlaqws2fpk2l