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SUMMARY:International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. At Addis Ababa Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:“The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”\nThe 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 crime\, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex. Central to addressing this challenge is the imperative to adopt a scientific evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention and treatment. \n\nStatistic: Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use (Source: WHO 2024 report)\nKey Point: Substance abuse is a significant global public health problem.\nRaise awareness: Increase understanding of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of evidence-based prevention strategies\, emphasizing their impact on mitigating the harms of drug use.\n\n\nAdvocate for investment: Encourage greater investment in prevention efforts by governments\, policymakers\, and law enforcement professionals\, highlighting the long-term benefits of early intervention and prevention.\nEmpower communities: Equip communities with the tools and resources to implement evidence-based prevention initiatives\, fostering resilience against drug use and promoting community-led solutions.\nFacilitate dialogue and collaboration: Promote dialogue and collaboration between stakeholders to enhance evidence-based prevention practices and policies\, fostering a supportive environment for knowledge sharing and innovation.\nPromote evidence-based policymaking: Advocate for evidence-based policymaking at the national and international levels\, ensuring that drug policies are grounded in scientific research and informed by best practices.\nEngage communities: Raise awareness about the importance of community engagement and participation in designing and implementing effective drug prevention programs\, empowering communities to take ownership of prevention efforts.\nEmpower youth: Provide youth with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources to become agents of change in their communities\, advocating for drug prevention initiatives and amplifying their voices in the conversation.\nPromote international cooperation: Foster international cooperation and collaboration among governments\, organizations\, and communities to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for combating drug trafficking and organized crime\, recognizing the global nature of the drug problem and the need for coordinated action.                                                               sources :- https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs/index-new.html
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking-at-addis-ababa-ethiopia/
LOCATION:mogenoria Hotel
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addiction Recovery,University Based Anti Addiction Community Movement
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SUMMARY:Support AAFDA\, EFDA\, and other law enforcement officials with daytime inspection and SF enforcement visits in Arada and Kirkos sub-cities selected districts
DESCRIPTION:On July 12-13\, 2024\, a daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub city. This marked the third daytime inspection in these areas and served as the final inspection for the 21-month Tobacco Control (TC) project. On July 19\, 2024\, a comprehensive orientation was provided to district professionals and focal persons. During this session\, key topics were discussed\, including the inspection checklist\, legal measures for enforcement\, and logistical considerations for the inspection process. MCDO collaborated closely with the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Administration (AAFDA) and the sub-city AAFDA branches throughout the inspection activities. \nDespite facing challenges in both sub-cities\, the Tobacco Control initiative has shown promising progress\, particularly in raising awareness among the community\, as observed in previous inspections. However\, managing such a large sub-city within the allocated budget presents ongoing difficulties. Certain legal matters require attention\, and some areas continue to be hotspots for violations against smoke-free implementation. Recognizing these challenges\, MCDO is committed to working closely with the relevant government bodies to address these issues and enhance compliance efforts in the identified problematic areas.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/support-aafda-efda-and-other-law-enforcement-officials-with-daytime-inspection-and-sf-enforcement-visits-in-arada-and-kirkos-sub-cities-selected-districts/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Ethiopia Tobacco smoke free imitative,Inspection,Tobacco
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