Proud moment as the WAAPA Head of Secretariat & Vice Chairperson of GAPA Mr Issah Ali chairs the 1st plenary session at GAPC2026 The session focused on how WHO policies and framework can shape norms that support stronger alcohol policy #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica #GAPC2026

WAAPA at the 8th GAPC 2026, engaging with global partners and sharing regional experience on alcohol policy development in West Africa. Through our participation, WAAPA is highlighting ongoing progress and efforts across the region. #GAPC2026 #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica

Love should not come with harm. This Valentine's Day choose care, safety and health #preventingalcoholharminwestafrica #lovewithoutalcohol @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @fareaustralia.bsky.social

Sharing Civil Society insight on Ghana's Alcohol Control efforts, CSOs in Ghana will Launch a Shadow Report on Ghana's implementation of the Framework for implementing the Global Alcohol Action Plan #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social

As we wrap up the year, we want to take a moment to celebrate the connections, partnerships and memories that made 2025 special May this holiday season bring joy, love and laughter. Happy Holidays

Congratulations to Mr Issah Ali; Head of Secretariat of WAAPA & Executive Director of VALD Ghana. He received the Outstanding Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention Personality Award from AYICRIP for his work in shaping alcohol tobacco & drug control policies in the region. @globalgapa.bsky.social

On 26th November, WAAPA met with the Africa CDC West Africa in Abuja to discuss collaboration on strengthening alcohol control in the region. Both team shared brief update and policy progress and expressed commitments to further engagements @globalgapa.bsky.social #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica

World Children's Day reminds you to keep children safe healthy and free from preventable alcohol harm. Protect Children, Protect their rights. #WorldChildrensDay #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

Road crashes take too many lives every day. Strong alcohol laws can save families protect futures and make our roads safer. Lets act now. #WorldDayOfRemembranceForRoadTrafficVictims #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int

Mr Issah Ali; Executive Director of VALD Ghana attends the 6th Istanbul Initiative Summit in Turkey, 23-24 October 2025, representing VALD to present and moderate a session on "The Future of Global Drug Policy: Demand Reduction and Resilience". #IstanbulInitiative #VALDGhana

Alcohol consumption violates the right to health and safety. Act now, adopt strong alcohol control policies that protect Africans. #AfricaHumanRightsDay #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social

Girls are shaping the future, even in times of crisis. Lets protect their dreams by preventing alcohol harm and enforcing strong alcohol control law #preventingalcoholharminwestafrica #DayOfTheGirlChild @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

Alcohol consumption threatens mental well-being. Strong alcohol policies saves lives. #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica #WorldMentalHealthDay @globalgapa.bsky.social @alcoholpolicyghana.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

The abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) 2026 has been extended to 15 October 2025. See more information on the GAPC 2026 website: gapc2026.org/abstract-sub... #GAPC2026 @globalgapa.bsky.social

The abstract deadline for the Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) 2026 has been extended to 15 October 2025. See more information on the GAPC 2026 website: www.gapc2026.org/abstract-sub... #GAPC2026 @globalgapa.bsky.social

On 10th September 2025 BAPA an affiliate of WAAPA hosted a validation workshop for the situational analysis report on alcohol consumption in Benin The meeting brought together representatives from Ministry of Health Economy and Finance, WHO, Media Civil Society [email protected]

The Bangkok Post reports that the afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand is still in force, and has been confirmed by the Thailand Department of Disease Control. Read and listen here: www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/gen...

On 16th July 2025 BAPA affiliate of WAAPA met the WHO Rep Dr KONAN Kouame Jean in Cotonou BAPA presented its provisional situational analysis of alcohol use and seek support for establishing a National Multisectoral Committee/Technical Working Group on Alcohol Control in [email protected]

Sharing Civil Society insight on Liberia's Alcohol Control efforts, CSOs in Liberia Launches Shadow Report on the Framework for implementing the Global Alcohol Action Plan on 21st August 2025. @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int

When young people leads, communities thrive. Lets equip our youth to take bold action against alcohol harm and build a healthier sustainable future for all. #InternationalYouthDay2025 #PreventingAlcoholHarmInWestAfrica @globalgapa.bsky.social @who.int @iogt-movendi.bsky.social

We are pleased to inform that the 8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC 2026) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 8-10 April 2026, co-hosted with @actbr.bsky.social and @vitalstrategies.org Brazil. Keep the dates and start planning! globalgapa.org/events/gapc-...