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Alcohol Control Bill

Parliament urged to pass Alcohol Control Bill

Mike Sebalu | December 22, 2023

Experts have urged Parliament to pass into the law the Alcohol Control Bill. This has been based on the high cost of treating people battling alcohol dependence and abuse. While appearing before the Health Committee of Parliament, experts said that on average, each patient requires Shs2 monthly monthly, and Shs24 […]

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Manufacturers raise red flag over Alcohol Control Bill

Moses Ndhaye | December 7, 2023

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has raised a red flag over the proposed Alcohol Control Bill, arguing that it would cripple the economy if passed into law. During a meeting with State Minister for Trade David Bahati and State Minister for Investment Evelyne Anite, the Association’s Secretary General Ms. Jackie […]