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SUMMARY:UBAACM Movement Launched at Hawassa University: "Healthy Mind = Education Quality = Sustainable Success''
DESCRIPTION:On March 31\, 2026\, we held an extraordinary and historic consultative and training forum at Hawassa University. The ‘University-Based Anti-Addiction Community Movement’ (UBAACM – 2018/2026) has officially been launched\, with a significant number of students and members of the university community in attendance. \n“Meqoamia – The Science of Addiction” Training\nThe lead trainer for the event was Mr. Elias Kalayu\, Executive Director of MCDO  \, Recovery coach\, DDR Advocate and Author. Elias provided in-depth training based on his widely acclaimed book\, “Meqoamia – The Science of Addiction” (4th Edition). \nThe training focused on key pillars: \n\nHealthy Mind: The scientific nature of addiction and its impact on the brain.\nEducation Quality: The vital role of drug-free students in maintaining high educational standards.\nSustainable Success: How to navigate a successful life journey by preventing addiction.\n\nObjectives of the Movement\nInitiated and coordinated by MCDO\, the 2018/2026 UBAACM movement aims to prevent drug abuse among university students\, raise awareness\, and build capacity through skill-based interventions. \nThe level of student participation and their readiness for change during the event was highly encouraging for the movement’s future. The motto “Healthy Mind = Education Quality = Sustainable Success” was embraced by all participants as a shared vision. \nFinally\, on behalf of MCDO\, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Hawassa University administration and all participating students for making this program a success. \nMCDO -Meqoamia Community Development Organization March 31\, 2026
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/ubaacm-movement-launched-at-hawassa-university-healthy-mind-education-quality-sustainable-success/
LOCATION:Hawassa University
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addiction Recovery,Drug Demand Reduction,University Based Anti Addiction Community Movement
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SUMMARY:Sub-city Tobacco Control Integration Workshops with Arada\, Lideta\, Kirkos\, Gullele\, and Kolfe-Keranio Sub-cities Cabinets\, in Addis Ababa
DESCRIPTION:Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) News \nTracon Addis Hotel\, Addis Ababa March 6\, 2026 Kirkos Sub-City \n  \nAs part of the project titled “Support the achievement of 90% compliance with Smoke-Free Environment (SFE) regulations and effective enforcement of Tobacco Advertising\, Promotion\, and Sponsorship (TAPS) bans in Addis Ababa\,” Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO) conducted Sub-city Tobacco Control Integration Workshops with cabinet members of Arada\, Lideta\, Kirkos\, Gullele\, and Kolfe-Keranio sub-cities. These workshops were organized under Strategy 1.1\, which aims to strengthen political engagement and administrative commitment for integrating tobacco control measures into local governance systems. \nThe workshops brought together sub-city cabinet members\, representatives from the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Authority (AAFDA)\, enforcement bodies\, health officials\, and other relevant stakeholders. The primary objective of the sessions was to strengthen understanding of Ethiopia’s Food and Medicine Administration Proclamation No. 1112/2019 and its provisions related to 100% Smoke-Free Environments (SFE) and the comprehensive ban on Tobacco Advertising\, Promotion\, and Sponsorship (TAPS). Participants discussed the current status of tobacco control implementation within their respective sub-cities and identified existing enforcement gaps\, particularly in hospitality venues such as bars\, restaurants\, nightclubs\, and lounges. During the workshops\, participants collaboratively mapped enforcement responsibilities among sub-city departments and designated focal persons responsible for coordinating tobacco control activities at the local level. Emphasis was placed on aligning SFE and TAPS enforcement with existing sub-city inspection and regulatory systems\, including routine inspections carried out by code enforcement teams\, health inspectors\, and other municipal regulatory units. This integration approach was designed to ensure that tobacco control enforcement becomes part of the regular administrative and regulatory framework rather than a stand-alone activity. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/sub-city-tobacco-control-integration-workshops-with-arada-lideta-kirkos-gullele-and-kolfe-keranio-sub-cities-cabinets-in-addis-ababa/
LOCATION:Tracon Addis Hotel\,
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Ethiopia Tobacco smoke free imitative,Inspection,Tobacco
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