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WHO publishes SAFER implementation handbook on reducing alcohol-related harm

On 30 September 2026 the World Health Organization published 'Reducing alcohol-related harm: SAFER implementation handbook'. It gives practical guidance for countries, communities and institutions that want to put WHO's SAFER initiative into practice. SAFER sits under the Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030. The handbook covers the five SAFER intervention areas and the connected strategies of Implement, Monitor and Protect.

Action plan period: 2022-2030 SAFER intervention areas: 5
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30 September 2026 Source: World Health Organization