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We Have Been Awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Our Contribution to Public Health and a Tobacco-Free City!

The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) has been awarded a certificate of recognition for our contribution to controlling tobacco distribution and protecting the community from secondhand smoke exposure in our city, Addis Ababa! On July 28, 2026, encouraging results achieved…

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🎉 We Have Exciting News! 🇪🇹

Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) has been officially selected as the host organisation for the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) National Chapter in Ethiopia! 🏆 This means new opportunities have opened for professionals in the field of substance…

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National Tobacco Control Coordinating Committee Convenes Regular Quarterly Meeting

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — As part of its steadfast commitment to fostering a healthy, productive, and tobacco-free society, the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) actively participated in the regular quarterly meeting of the National Tobacco Control Coordinating Committee. Convened on…

ISSUP Ethiopia Chapter

Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) Announced as the Host for the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – MCDO The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) is proud to announce that it has been officially selected as the host organization for the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter, following a landmark agreement with the International Society of…

“The drug problem transcends the boundaries of criminal justice. It is deeply intertwined with public health, sustainable development, and the fundamental rights of individuals. Therefore, it requires a collective response—one that brings together governments, communities, health professionals, and every citizen. We all have a role to play.” MCDO

The drug problem transcends the boundaries of criminal justice. It is deeply intertwined with public health, sustainable development, and the fundamental rights of individuals. Therefore, it requires a collective response—one that brings together governments, communities, health professionals, and every citizen.…

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🌍 2026 World Drug Report: Key Findings and Ethiopia’s Path Forward

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, MCDO 📊 Global Drug Crisis at a Glance According to the 2026 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the global illicit drug market continues to expand at an alarming rate. The…

MCDO Amharic 2026 No drug Day

የዓለም አቀፍ የአደገኛ እጾች መከላከያ ቀን 2026፡ ነባር ፈተናዎች እና የፈጠራ መፍትሄዎች

አዲስ አበባ ፥ ኢትዩጵያ ሰኔ 17 2018 ዓም MCDO የዓለም የአደገኛ እጾች ችግር፡ ነባር ፈተናዎች፣ አዳዲስ ተግዳሮቶች እና የፈጠራ መፍትሄዎች እ.ኤ.አ ጁን 26 (ሰኔ 19/2018ዓም) ቀን የሚከበረውን የዓለም አቀፍ የአደገኛ እጾች መከላከያ ቀንን በማስመልከት፣ መቋሚያ የማህበረሰብ ልማት ድርጅት (MCDO) ማህበረሰባችንን…

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International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026: Persisting Issues and Innovative Responses

International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026: Persisting Issues and Innovative Responses Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 24,2026. MCDO On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse (observed annually on June 26), the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) reaffirms its…

Strengthening Public Health Policy: MCDO at the National Tobacco Control Review Meeting

🤝 Strengthening Public Health Policy: MCDO at the National Tobacco Control Review Meeting

Advancing systemic change in public health requires strong multi-sectoral collaboration, standardized enforcement frameworks, and proactive policy advocacy. This week, the Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) was proud to participate in at the National Tobacco Control Review Meeting held in Adama,…