Eastern Cape Liquor Board to launch Alcohol Harm Reduction Programme at Eastcape Midlands TVET College in Uitenhage

21 MAY 2024

 

Eastern Cape Liquor Board to launch Alcohol Harm Reduction Programme at Eastcape Midlands TVET College in Uitenhage

 

The MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Honourable Mvoko and Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) CEO Dr Makala, will officially launch the inaugural Higher Education Alcohol Harm Reduction and Students Ambassador Programme at Eastcape Midlands TVET College in Uitenhage on 22 May 2024.

 

As part of the launch, ECLB will also introduce and induct student ambassador programme, which is the extension of the existing learner ambassador programme that is currently being rolled out at Eastern Cape high schools. The Student Ambassador Programme is aimed at alleviating the scourge of alcohol abuse within the higher education sector and further to promote peer-to-peer education on among students.

 

ECLB has learnt with concern that Eastcape Midlands TVET College is experiencing high rate of alcohol consumption among its students, and as a result the entity took a decision to target this College with its Alcohol Harm Reduction Campaign.

 

Therefore, media is invited to this important launch, which is scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: 22 May 2024

Time: 10h00 – 14h00

Venue: Eastcape Midlands TVET College, High Street Campus, Uitenhage

 

For inquiries, please contact Mgwebi Msiya at 060 501 6418 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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