interRAI Fellow Jason Ferris Appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology
July 3, 2025
We are pleased to share that interRAI fellow Professor Jason Ferris has been appointed as one of 18 international experts to the World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology (TAG-ADE).
This advisory group supports WHO’s global work by providing independent advice on alcohol and drug use monitoring, including estimates of population exposure, disease burden, treatment coverage and policy responses. It also contributes to the development of WHO’s data tools, indicators and reporting against global health targets, including Sustainable Development Goal target 3.5.
This appointment acknowledges his global standing in alcohol and drug epidemiology and his sustained dedication to improving public health through evidence-driven research and policy initiatives.
We warmly congratulate Professor Ferris on this well-deserved appointment, which reflects his exceptional leadership and expertise.