Lessons for alcohol policy from the COVID-19 crisis: potential & challenges for building back better

The event is jointly organized by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Movendi International, NCD Alliance and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

The event took place during the 74th session of the World Health Assembly, on May 27, 2021.

Opening: Kristina Sperkova, International President, Movendi International

Introductory remarks: Dr Anselm Hennis, Director, NCDs and Mental Health, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

The Americas situation: Dr Maristela Monteiro, Senior Advisor on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, PAHO Alcohol consumption, harm, policy in the region Lessons from the COVID-19

The European situation: Dr Carina Ferreira-Borges, Acting Head of the European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office) Alcohol consumption, harm, policy in the region Lessons from the COVID-19