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On the 10th of June 2026, in Accra, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with the Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA) conducted a monitoring exercise at the Marina and Accra Malls respectively to check whether these outlets complied with the Excise Duty Amendment Acts 1108. The Excise Duty (Amendment) Act 1108 of 2023, imposes […]

On the 29th January, 2026, at the CSIR, STEPRI, Dr. Frempong Hall in Accra, the Alcohol Policy Alliance-Ghana (GhanAPA) launched a Civil Society Shadow Reporton the Implementation of the African Region Framework on the Global Alcohol Action Plan 20222030. The object of the Launch was to call on government attention on the passage of the

The Alcohol Policy Alliance-Ghana (GhanAPA) successfully held a High-Level Stakeholders Meeting on 7th November 2025 at the Mensvic Hotel, East Legon, under the theme: “Harnessing the Reset Agenda to stimulate healthy lifestyles and promote wellness through the passage of the draft National Alcohol Control Regulations. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Mark Kurt Nawane, Chairman

On the 19th May 2022 at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Accra – Ghana, GhanAPA organized a National Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health. The forum brought together all relevant stakeholders in the field of mental health and to look at strategies to the reductions of the use of Alcohol and

The Ghana Alcohol Policy Alliance (GhanAPA) as a member of WAAPA, participated in the meeting and launch of WAAPA’s  5-Year strategic plan that was organized at the Oak Plaza on the 22ndof September. GhanAPA’s chair person, Mr. Benjamin Anabila participated in the conference and contributed in the discussions. Additionally, he moderated the launch of the

At the 74th World Health Organization Regional Committee Meeting for Africa, held on August 28, 2024, in Congo Brazzaville, WAAPA Board Member and Chair of the Alcohol Policy Alliance-Ghana (GhanAPA), Mr. Benjamin Anabila, urged Member States, WHO Regional Office, and partners to collaborate on the comprehensive implementation of the Regional Health Data Hub 2024-2030. Mr.

The West African Alcohol Policy Alliance (WAAPA) successfully held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) over a three-day period, bringing together national alliances and partner to reflect on progress, share experiences and plan the way forward in alcohol policy advocacy and legislation implementations in West Africa and beyond. The meeting served as a vital platform