Next week December 11-12 UNODC Southern Africa & WHO South Africa will host a harm reduction training to capacitate Central Drug Authority 🇿🇦 board members on harm reduction within the context of drug use & drug use disorders in South Africa. More to come!

Today is the final day for public comment on the Draft Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Policy. Find the document here to submit comments in writing by the end of today: gov.za/sites/default/… Central Drug Authority Social Development UCT Health Sciences UCT Neuroscience Institute

For the love of learning! Our focus this week is on Evidence based harm reduction interventions that reaches not only the user but civil society at large. Grateful to UN Office on Drugs & Crime and WHO African Region for creating this platform to capacitate Central Drug Authority on scientific and tested solutions.

These next two days UNODC Southern Africa hosts a training workshop on establishing and delivering evidence-based, high-quality Opioid Substitution Therapy Services in South Africa 🇿🇦to our colleagues Central Drug Authority Authority.

"Amidst our endeavors, it is crucial to keep in mind individuals grappling with drug use & living with drug use disorders on a daily basis. Our paramount goal is to enhance their quality of life through evidence-based harm reduction interventions." Jane Marie Ong’olo UNODC Southern Africa

Happening now….in partnership with UN Office on Drugs & Crime and WHO South Africa great meeting training the Central Drug Authority Authority on delivering evidence-based,high-quality Opioid Substitution Therapy Services in South Africa as part of Joint UNODC/WHO Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment & Care

Central Drug Authority UNODC Southern Africa World Health Organization (WHO) & UNODC HIV training Establishing & Delivering #OAT services build capacity of Central Drug Authority members in advancing #harmreduction interventions & strengthening the involvement of community-led organizations #LeaveNoOneBehind #EndInequalitiesEndAIDS

Thrilled to join my colleague Gunasekaran Rengaswamy and dr. Andrew Scheibe to deliver the training on Establishing & Delivering #OAT services in 🇿🇦 organized by Central Drug Authority UNODC Southern Africa World Health Organization (WHO) & UNODC HIV Thank you so much for the warm welcome!! #LeaveNoOneBehind #EndInequalitiesEndAIDS

Let the music inspire change!🔊🇿🇦Introducing “Say No To Drugs” by World Changers Candidates. This powerful anthem is more than just a song, it’s a call to action.Join us as we amplify the message of saying NO 🤝 let’s work together towards a healthier,brighter future! vm.tiktok.com/ZM66dMoeT/

In between cooking and preparing for Christmas lunch let’s quickly take a moment to hone into the harms of alcohol abuse and also encourage responsible drinking over the festive period. Let’s talk at 9:30 on channel 404. SABC News Central Drug Authority

Gauteng Substance Abuse Forum meeting. ‘The climate within our communities warrants an immediate & swift response, we cannot wait to be led by the book when lives are being threatened’. I fail hopelessly at being diplomatic & politically correct when it comes to drug abuse.

GPSAF hosts a successful 2 day strategic planning meeting. Members of the forum recognises the importance of a focused approach to address the scourge of substance abuse within the Gauteng province. Members of the CDA were present on both days the support.

🌍 Join us at the High-Level Event UNODC Southern Africa organized by Kenya and South Africa! 📅 Date: March 15, 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:00 - 14:30 (CET) 📢 Agenda: Scaling up evidence-based services to combat HIV and viral hepatitis among drug users. Join via zoom: zoom.us/j/95592023254

Chair of the Central Drug Authority Nandi Mayathula participating on a panel by Dejusticia_en on the Right to a healthy environment and drug policy during the #CND67 emphasising the need for Member States to to invest in alternative livelihoods, promote sustainable agricultural practices

🌍UNODC Southern Africa training on quality assurance for drug disorder treatment and care: This aligns with their strategy to support Member States in implementing effective drug use disorder treatment in line with the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders.

To all participating in the training, we wish you the best! 👏 Your dedication to enhancing the quality of drug use disorder treatment and care is invaluable. Thank you UNODC Southern Africa for your commitment! Let’s continue working to improve access to quality treatment and care.