Africa

COVID-19- Alcohol and Tobacco Policies in Africa

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As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the world, governments made crucial decisions in order to reduce the strain on health services experiencing extreme pressure. One way that some governments chose to reduce this pressure, was to...

Can Abstaining from Alcohol Help to Fight the Spread of HIV?

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Studies have shown that alcohol may play a role in more that 13% of deaths resulting from infectious diseases, including HIV. Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption negatively affects the fight against HIV primarily by: Increasing the...