The University of Auckland (New Zealand) – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: help at hand
How best to support people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their whānau is the focus of a new study at the University of Auckland.
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2024/12/19/help-at-hand-for-those-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder.html

University of Queensland – UQ research aims to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but University of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific approach to detecting the disorder.
https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/12/uq-research-aims-improve-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis

Clare Echo (Ireland) – FASD Ireland launch Christmas & New Year campaign
ENNIS BASED, FASD Ireland which supports people and their families living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, have launched their 2024 Christmas and New Year campaign.
https://www.clareecho.ie/fasd-ireland-launch-christmas-new-year-campaign/

Irish Examiner (Ireland) – Pregnant women urged not to drink alcohol over Christmas over health risks to children
Pregnant women are being urged not to put their children’s health at risk by drinking alcohol during the Christmas season.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41537627.html

News24 (South Africa) – ‘I wish I could go back and make different choices’: Eastern Cape mom’s fetal alcohol regrets
An Eastern Cape mother revealed how stress during her pregnancy led her to alcohol, resulting in lasting health problems for her child.
https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/i-wish-i-could-go-back-and-make-different-choices-eastern-cape-moms-fetal-alcohol-regrets-20241221

Waatea News (New Zealand) – New campaign promotes alcohol-free pregnancies
The Government has just launched its new ‘Nurture the Future Within’ public health campaign, aimed at preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder by promoting alcohol-free pregnancies.
https://waateanews.com/2024/12/18/new-campaign-promotes-alcohol-free-pregnancies/

CanFASD – Updated Issue Papers on the Prevalence of FASD
CanFASD recently updated two issue papers on the prevalence of FASD: one about estimated rates in the general prevalence, and one in special populations.
https://canfasd.ca/2024/12/18/updated-issue-papers-on-the-prevalence-of-fasd/

FASD United (USA) – FASD United Shares Concerns About Alcoholic-Drink Mini Toys
FASD United shares the concerns expressed by the organization Alcohol Justice and others about new alcoholic-drink themed miniature toys sold under the brand “MGA Entertainment’s Make It Mini Happy Hour.”
https://fasdunited.org/fasd-united-shares-concerns-about-alcoholic-drink-mini-toys/

CanFASD (Canada) – 2024 Year in Review
As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress and impact CanFASD has made over the past year. From hosting webinars, to publishing research to launching a new fund, we’ve worked hard to bring important information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to our community and beyond.
https://canfasd.ca/2025/01/01/2024-year-in-review/