Wednesday, September 10, 2014

WC Government tackles Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

Loyiso Langeni
10 September 2014

Western Cape MEC of Social Development Albert Fritz says the province needs to tackle Foetal Alcohol Syndrome if we wish to break the cycle of poverty in many communities. 

This as Tuesday was International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day. 

MEC Fritz said the prevalence of FASD in the province threatens government’s commitment to improving education outcomes and the health of citizens in the province. 

“We will continue as the Western Cape government and Social Development department to introduce interventions programs specifically around alcohol abuse in our communities, and create alternative programs for people to see that there is life without alcohol and they can reduce violence.” Fritz added.

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