Dire Dawa Tobacco Smoke free Initiative.
Advocacy meeting with health officials of Dire Dawa FMHACA, and province officials for political support of SF implementation. At Dire Dawa City - 2024,03,28
Advocacy meeting with health officials of Dire Dawa FMHACA, and province officials for political support of SF implementation. At Dire Dawa City - 2024,03,28
A city-wide anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaign was launched in city level in line with World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024 at Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Pan Africa Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa City Administration Food and Drug Authority (AAFDA),…
“The evidence is clear: invest in prevention” The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide. From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized…
The sensitization workshop commenced on August 29,2024 with Mr. Molla, the tobacco focal person from AAFDA, introducing the overall objectives of the session. Following this, Mr. Elias, MCDO executive director, provided insights into the ongoing progress of AASFI and our…
Addis Ababa Smoke Free Initiative (AASFI) Achieves Milestone! We're thrilled to announce that MCDO's efforts to create a healthier Addis Ababa have been recognized by the AAFDA. For their invaluable contributions to our smoke-free city initiative, MCDO received a certificate…
This report summarizes the findings from a joint on-site visit conducted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to assess the compliance of various establishments with Proclamation 1112/19 regarding tobacco regulation. The inspection was carried out by a collaborative group consisting of the…
February 28, 2025; Harmony Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This report summarizes the outcomes of the Advocacy Meeting held for the Tobacco Control (TC) Project, attended by representatives from the Mayor's Office, EFDA, AAFDA, and the sub-cities of Arada, Kirkos, Lideta,…
Training is underway for high and mid-level leaders of the Federal Prison Commission on Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) and SUDs Treatment and Recovery coaching. The theme of this training, taking place from April 24-26, 2025, at the Pyramid Hotel and…
Capacity building training on Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Reduced Recidivism. This training incorporates principles from the self-help book, "Meqoamia - The science of Addiction" recovery support. *Knowing our Enemy (Addiction) "A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on…
Capacity building training on Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Reduced Recidivism. This training incorporates principles from the self-help book, "Meqoamia - science of Addiction" recovery support. *Knowing our Enemy (Addiction) "A Training held in collaboration with UNODC Ethiopia on Drug…
The September 19, 2025, meeting between AAFDA, Kolfe Keranio sub city (KKSC) AAFDA branch, and MCDO marked the official inclusion of KKSC in the Tobacco Control (TC) Project. The primary goals are to create smoke-free zones, engage youth in prevention…