UAPC is the largest gathering of researchers, practitioners, advocates and policymakers working on alcohol policy in Uganda. The conference is sponsored by IOGT-NTO movement and organized by UAPA in partnership with Ministry of Health and Makerere University School of Public Health.

Alcohol consumption in Uganda contributes to various health issues, including liver diseases, mental health disorders, and NCDs, road traffic accidents, intimate partner violence, and increased hospital admissions risk sexual behaviours, increased economic burden, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining virtual and face-to-face platforms, featuring keynote presentations, plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops and exhibitions.

These 15 minute presentations provide an opportunity to highlight case studies and new and/or upcoming research or research-translation initiatives. The format for these presentations is still to be determined. Late Breaker Abstracts: These 5 minute presentations provide an opportunity to highlight case studies and new and/or upcoming research or research-translation initiatives. The format for these presentations is still to be determined. more...