Mozambique’s Health Minister, Ussene Isse, said that around 30% of road accident deaths in the country are caused by excessive alcohol consumption, calling for a focus on education and prevention.
Road accident rates are currently classified as dramatic in Mozambique, with more than 600 deaths recorded between January and August across the country, while authorities point to speeding and drunk driving as the main causes.
(Source: SAPO)
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