WHO SEARO RCM 2017 - Statement on harmful use of alcohol

Published	06th September 2017
Author	NCD Alliance
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See HERE related statement on alcohol delivered to 67th European Regional Committee Meeting by IFMSA, IOGT International, EPHA and Studiorium, with support from NCD Alliance and Global Alcohol Policy Alliance (GAPA).

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