AngoSAP Marks a Milestone in Angola’s Alcoholism Research with Multi-Regional Project
Luanda, 17 April 2025 -AngoSAP, Development of Psychological and Psychopedagogical Care Services in Angolan Universities is an Erasmus+ project co-financed by the European Commission,has reached a key milestone in its mission, by organizing a study on alcoholism in Angola with the official launch of its project"
Prevalence and risk factors of alcoholism in Angola: A multi-regional approach".This initiative, coordinated by Dr. Juan Abreu Payrol, not only represents an unprecedented scientific advance in the country, but also lays the foundation for sustainable solutionsand effective public policies to address this social problem.
A transformational project
The study, thefirst of its kind in Angola, brought together researchers from 6 national universities, other government institutions such as the Talatona Municipal Administration and the Center for Integral Support to Victims of Violence (CAIVVITA) in a historic meeting on April 17, as well as partner institutions of the project like Eureka-GC who collaborates as technology advisor and project management since 2022.
Its multidisciplinary and multi-regional approach (in six provinces) will ensure representative data for:
- Identifycritical consumption patterns.
- Strengthentraining of local human resources (with emphasis on master’s and doctoral degrees).
- Contributenational strategies for prevention and treatment.
"This project not only generates evidence; it is a bridge between academia, government and society for concrete actions against alcoholism", stated thePhD. Payrolduring the meeting”.
Sustainability and Continuity
The agreements reached guaranteelong-term project continuity:
- Strategic alliancesfor funding with the OMS, companies e ONGs.
- Replicable methodology:Use of the protocol AUDIT,adapted to the Angolan context.
- Local training:Integration of students and professionals in research, ensuring academic legacy.
Steps executed
- April 24th:Establishment of the final list of participants by training institutions and plans.
- Week of 21 to 26 April:Meeting with CAIVVITA for methodological exchange.
- Mass communication:Design of TikTok and TV campaigns for social awareness.
Why it is a Milestone
- Scientific:First national database on alcoholism, disaggregated by age, gender and region.
- Social:Links research with practical interventions (e.g., policies in health facilities).
- Institutional:Strengthens the AngoSAP network as a benchmark in public health in Lusophone Africa.
"The sustainability of this project is in its ability to turn data into real actions that improve lives", highlighted Steps takenIndia Rubio Vargas,General Coordinator of AngoSAP Angola
"The meeting culminated with a coffee break offered by AngoSAP UÓR, where researchers, coordinators and institutional representatives took advantage of the opportunity to deepen in key issues such as the integration of social and health data, as well as possible partnerships with local companies to finance pilot actions”.
"This informal dialogue space not only strengthened the collective commitment to the project, but also laid the foundation for new strategic alliances that will amplify their impact in the fight against alcoholism in Angola. A closure that symbolizes the union between science and community to transform realities”.
