Michael Brobbey

یوگنڈا: الکوحل پالیسی چیمپیئن نئے پارلیمانی مینڈیٹ کے دوران ایک اور قانون سازی کی کوشش کی منصوبہ بندی کر رہا ہے

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الکحل کی پالیسی چمپوئن

الکحل پالیسی چیمپیئن عزت مآب بیٹی نیمبوز نے اپنے نئے پارلیمانی مینڈیٹ کے دوران ڈبلیو ایچ او کی سفارش کردہ الکحل پالیسی کی جامع ترقی اور نفاذ کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے یوگنڈا میں الکوحل قانون لانے کی اپنی کوششوں کی تجدید کرنے کا عہد کیا ہے۔

2017 میں ، یوگنڈا کی پارلیمنٹ نے ایک نجی ممبر بل کو بحال کیا جس میں شراب کی صنعت کو منظم کرنے کی کوشش کی گئی تھی۔ الکحل ڈرنکس کنٹرول بل، 2016 کو ابتدائی طور پر موکونو میونسپلٹی کی رکن پارلیمنٹ (ایم پی) بیٹی نیمبوز نے پیش کیا تھا۔

سال 2016 میں ایم پی نمبوز اور دیگر ممبران پارلیمنٹ اور ان کے معاونین کے ایک وفد نے سری لنکا میں مووینڈی انٹرنیشنل میں شمولیت اختیار...

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Michael Brobbey

New Training of Staff in Medication Assisted Treatment

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Uganda Has now officially started training in harm reduction and has created Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinics in one of its National referral Mental Hospital Alcohol and Drug Unit.

The training is ongoing for new and existing staff to run this new facility and MAT clients will be enrolled this coming month. 

A special thanks to all the efforts of Dr David Basangwa whose dream this is has now Patients at the Medically Assisted Treatment Clinicbecome a reality. 

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James Harvey

پلینری 6: جائزہ اور عکاسی - ایک پینل سیشن

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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'افریقہ میں منشیات کی طلب میں کمی: روک تھام، علاج اور وبائی امراض' ورچوئل کانفرنس کا چھٹا مکمل اجلاس 16 ستمبر سے 10 نومبر 2020 تک جاری رہے گا۔
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James Harvey

Plenary 4: Epidemiology and Its Role in Drug Demand Reduction

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Plenary 4 - Africa Virtual Conference 2020
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The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

پلینری 3: علاج اور بازیابی پر توجہ مرکوز

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'افریقہ میں منشیات کی طلب میں کمی: روک تھام، علاج اور وبائی امراض' ورچوئل کانفرنس کا تیسرا مکمل اجلاس 16 ستمبر سے 10 نومبر 2020 تک جاری رہے گا۔
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James Harvey

Plenary 2: Evidence-based Prevention: Policy and Practice

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Johannesburg
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The Second Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

پلینری 1: افریقہ میں منشیات کی طلب میں کمی کے لئے منظر نامہ مرتب کرنا

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'افریقہ میں منشیات کی طلب میں کمی: روک تھام، علاج اور وبائی امراض' ورچوئل کانفرنس کا پہلا مکمل اجلاس 16 ستمبر سے 10 نومبر 2020 تک جاری رہے گا۔
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Livia

شراب اور کوویڈ 19 کے بارے میں غلط فہمیوں کو دور کرنے کے لئے موبائل ٹرک کمیونٹی حساسیت

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موبائل ٹرک کی حساسیت کا استعمال

 

مارچ 2020 کے اوائل میں دنیا کووڈ-19 کی وبا سے متاثر ہوئی تھی جس نے دنیا بھر میں لاکھوں افراد کی زندگیوں کو متاثر کیا ہے۔

کورونا وائرس کی بیماری (کووڈ 19) ایک متعدی بیماری ہے جو ایک نئے وائرس کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے اور بنیادی طور پر متاثرہ شخص کے کھانسنے یا چھینکنے پر اس کے رابطے سے پھیلتی ہے۔ یہ اس وقت بھی پھیلتا ہے جب کوئی شخص کسی ایسی سطح یا شے کو چھوتا ہے جس پر وائرس ہوتا ہے ، اور پھر ان کی آنکھوں ، ناک یا منہ کو چھوتا ہے۔

حکومت نے وزارت صحت کے توسط سے احتیاطی اقدامات کو اپنایا جس نے برادریوں میں تقریبا تمام جسمانی تعامل کی سرگرمیوں کو محدود کردیا جس میں...

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Livia

UYDEL RESPONSE TOWARDS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND ALCOHOL ABUSE DURING THE LOCKDOWN IN UGANDA

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The COVID 19 pandemic globally has had a devastating negative impact especially in low income countries like Uganda who have fragile health system and can’t manage many cases. Governments declared lockdown and everything stood at stand still for over 75 days. Children and their families depending on small informal business closed, capital eaten up and didn’t know what to happen next.

Our entire 9 Drop in centers/safe spaces were closed and over 2000 slum youth and poor children scattered and a few went home. We received distress calls from some our young people we serve daily in...

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Situation Analysis of Alcohol Abuse among Youth during the COVID 19 Lockdown in Uganda

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UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK

Alcohol Harm Prevention Project

Radio Talk Show Report

Discussion Topic: Situation analysis of Alcohol abuse among young during the COVID 19 lock down

Station: Tiger FM 102.5 frequency  located in Nansana Municipality

Date:11th June 2020; 9:00AM to 10:00AM         

Guests: Mr. Mutaawe Rogers; Senior Programme Manager & Mr. Lubega Andrew; Project Officer

Objectives:

  • To discuss the situation of alcohol abuse among young people during the COVID 19 lock down
  • To share experiences about the effects of risky behaviours among youths in Uganda.
  • To offer...
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Livia

Training on Drug Prevention in Conjunction with 23rd Session of the Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND 2-6 March 2020 in Vienna, Austria

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Mr. Kasirye Rogers attended a meeting on drug prevention in conjunction with the 23rd Sessions of the Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND 2-6 March, 2020 in Vienna Austria). It was organized by Drug Free America Foundation Inc., a world drug abuse prevention leader with over five divisions in drug abuse policy work.

The focus of the meeting was to get an opportunity to share our concerns and views at several meetings alongside the CND, network with like-minded organizations as well as share and learn the effects substance misuse has on other cultures and regions and educate each other on the...

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UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK PRESS RELEASE RE: Alcohol and COVID-19; Two Pandemics Colliding 

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UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK

PRESS RELEASE
RE: Alcohol and COVID-19; Two pandemics colliding 


Introduction:
 In Uganda we have seen a spike and unprecedented levels of drinking leading to increase in domestic violence and addiction levels. Some men are spending more time drinking and hence diverting money meant for food to buying alcohol.
Facts about alcohol in relation to COVID 19
a) Consuming high-strength alcohol does not kill the COVID-19 virus. If adulterated with methanol, can result in severe health consequences, including death.
b) Alcohol is not a food stuff
c) Alcohol is not an...

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James Harvey

Motivational Interviewing Course: Assisting Patients in Making Sustainable Positive Lifestyle Changes

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This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

Igor Koutsenok ISSUP Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.

The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).

Course Description

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James Harvey

Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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Presenters: Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to...

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You Are Invited to an Interactive Dialogue: Alcohol and COVID-19: A Dangerous Mix - May 8, 2020: 2:00-3:30pm ET

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What are Interactive Dialogues?

Interactive Dialogues are a series of virtual meetings hosted by USAPA in order to foster the spread of ideas and greater connection among those working in the field of alcohol policy. The Interactive Dialogues are intended to create a space where members of community alcohol and other drug coalitions, local and state public health departments, and other ATOD prevention and public health practitioners can gather and discuss timely alcohol policy issues...

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Livia

سمارٹ کلب معاہدے کا تصور: مشرقی افریقہ میں بچوں کے لئے ثبوت پر مبنی بنیادی روک تھام کا طریقہ

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سمارٹ کلب معاہدے کا تصور: مشرقی افریقہ میں بچوں کے لئے ثبوت پر مبنی بنیادی روک تھام کا طریقہ

- لوبیگا اینڈریو (یو وائی ڈی ای ایل)

کنٹریکٹ کا تصور بچوں اور نوعمروں کے لئے انسانی حقوق، اسکول میں بہتر حاضری اور نتائج کے ساتھ بہتر زندگی گزارنے اور شراب / منشیات اور دیگر مادوں کے بوجھ کے بغیر پروان چڑھنے کا ایک ذریعہ یا آلہ ہے۔

سمارٹ کا معاہدہ طریقہ مقامی طور پر مبنی ہے اور اس میں اجزاء شامل ہیں جیسے

  • حصہ لینے والے بچوں / نوعمروں کے ساتھ انفرادی معاہدے
  • سرپرست کی تحریری منظوری
  • عارضی رکنیت
  • رضاکارانہ طور پر رکن بننا (یا غیر حاضر رہنا) اور باہر نکلنے کا حق
  • واپس آنے کا حق (کسی بھی اخراج کے بعد...
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WEBINAR: Cary Hopkins Eyles on Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

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This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She is...

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Myths Held by Young People that We Need to Address to Help them Stop Using Drugs in Uganda

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We need to work together to ensure that the various myths held by young people in the community are addressed in order to create a safe and secure environment free from alcohol and drugs.

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NBS Investigates: Smoking Music Away

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Many young people who want to be good at music think that doing drugs will get them there easily however this is not the case, talent is God given and if you have it you do not need alcohol/drugs, you just need to work hard and harder and push your music and the people will appreciate you for who you really are.

 

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