Guest : Prof Charles Parry | Dir of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit  at                                                     South African Medical Research Council|

While the alcohol beverage industry is smarting from the immediate ban on the sale of their product in now strengthened lockdown regulations, researchers say its what South Africa needs to address the critical shortage of hospital beds. 
On Monday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said Alcohol-related trauma was the reason for the strain on the health system.

Guest :&nbsp;Prof Charles Parry | Dir of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit&nbsp; at&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;South African Medical Research Council| While the alcohol beverage industry is smarting from the immediate ban on the sale of their product in now strengthened lockdown regulations,&nbsp;researchers say its what South Africa needs to address the critical shortage of hospital beds.&nbsp; On Monday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said&nbsp;Alcohol-related trauma was the reason for the strain on the health system.

The Midday Report with Lester Kiewit

This hour-long show delivers a deftly news punch. If you need to stay informed and up-to-date but don’t have much time, tune in at noon for your daily news- and views fix.

The biggest regional, national and global news stories are covered. The program’s tone is buoyant thanks to experienced journalist Lester Kiewit’s trademark dry wit.

This hour-long show delivers a deftly news punch. If you need to stay informed and up-to-date but don&rsquo;t have much time, tune in at noon for your daily news- and views fix.
The biggest regional, national and global news stories are covered. The program&rsquo;s tone is buoyant thanks to experienced journalist Lester Kiewit&rsquo;s trademark dry wit.

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