The European Health Alliance on Alcohol (EHAA) has expressed strong support for the WHO draft resolution “Liver Disease – Strengthening the Global NCD Response by Addressing Alcohol Use”, tabled for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA).

The resolution explicitly recognises the role of alcohol as a major, preventable contributor to liver disease and its broader impact on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). EHAA highlights that addressing liver disease without tackling alcohol use would leave a significant gap in global NCD strategies.

EHAA’s Position Statement calls on all Member States to:

• Prioritise alcohol harm reduction in national liver health and NCD strategies

• Strengthen surveillance and monitoring of alcohol-attributable liver disease

• Implement evidence-based alcohol policies, including pricing, marketing restrictions, and health warnings

• Invest in prevention, early detection, and equitable care across the liver disease continuum

• Embed alcohol harm reduction within universal health coverage

The position statement reflects EHAA’s commitment to supporting WHO, Member States, and global partners in advancing evidence-based alcohol policies and reducing alcohol-related harm.

📄 View the WHO draft resolution: WHO Draft Resolution PDF