
ALCOHOL CONTROL and POLICY NETWORK
@acpn_kenya
Network of likeminded organizations set up in 2009 to advocate for implementation of evidence based alcohol policies.
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Evidence shows that increasing awareness of alcohol’s cancer risks leads to support for alcohol prevention and control measures-in turn leading to reductions in cancer mortality. bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK WHO Kenya NACADA Kenya Ministry of Health


Cancer deaths are a global public health crisis. For breast cancer globally, alcohol is the single biggest risk factor. In total, alcohol-related cancer causes 650,000 deaths every year. bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK WHO Kenya @IOGT_EA

🚭 Don't use #tobacco 🏊♂️ Exercise regularly 🍅 Eat healthy foods ☀️ Avoid strong sunlight for prolonged periods 🥃 Drink less #alcohol World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry of Health Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance ALCOHOL CONTROL and POLICY NETWORK @NCDAK #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #REPLACEtransfat #TobaccoControl #AlcoholControl #SSBsTax #ActOnNCDs


Alcohol consumption: A leading risk factor for cancer. Good read: movendi.ngo/science-digest… #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill @NCDAK East Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance NACADA Kenya @IOGT_EA WHO Kenya International Institute for Legislative Affairs @bluecrosskisumu SCAD KENYA Kenya Girl Guides Association Ministry of Health




Be Heard. #ActOnNCDs NCDs account for 41 million⚰️global deaths annually. Let's empower those living with NCDs by ensuring their active participation in governance, policies, programs, & services. #UHC #TuongeeNCDs Eva Njenga NCD Alliance World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry of Health Zipporah Ali MD YoungUnsweet


"Scotland would do well to follow Ireland’s lead and be bold in its efforts to tackle the proliferation of alcohol marketing." A clear explanation of the harm of alcohol marketing from Gillian Mackay MSP. And the same could be said for the UK govt. SHAAP Alcohol Focus Scotland





Ajali nyingi katika barabara zetu zinasababishwa na kutozingatia speed limits. Dereva wote wazingatie sheria ilikuokoa maisha yao na abiria wao. #DereSmart #UsalamaBarabarani NTSA KENYA



It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023 and this year theme “Creating Hope Through Action” is a call on all us to play our part by giving hope to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, fighting stigma and creating awareness Mental Health Kenya Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital

