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On January 6–8, 2020, Education Provider Parahita (Kasih Mulia Foundation) held a refresher training on the Universal
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On January 20-24, 2020, the Institution for the Professional Certification of the National Narcotics Board (Lembaga Sertifikasi Profesi Badan Narkotika Nasional) held a training of assessors on professional certification of Indonesian
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A Mobilização Freemind e o Capítulo Nacional da ISSUP no Brasil estarão presentes hoje, 12/02/2020, em Brasília para o lançamento do Fórum Permanente de Mobilização Contra as Drogas.
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On behalf of ISSUP Kenya, I presented our memorandum to the Mental Health Task Force of the Ministry of Health. The task force, which  was set up following a cabinet directive chaired by the President of the Republic of Kenya, seeks to gather public views on challenges and solutions about the state of mental health in the country. As a professional body we advocated for substance use disorders to be treated as a mental health issue and not just a security or moral  issue.
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The Executive Committee of ISSUP Kenya met at the beginning of the year to review the successes and challenges of the previous year and at the same time plan the activities for 2020.
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In October 2019, ISSUP Kenya and the Presbyterian Church of East Africa commenced training on UTC for its staff involved with management of persons with substance use disorders. It was a milestone for both ISSUP Kenya and the faith based institution. The series of UTC trainings will continue until mid 2020.
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The first extended meeting of members of ISSUP Chile will be held on Saturday, February 29. The aim of this meeting is to present lines of work, projections and organize common interest groups. Day:Saturday 29 FebruaryTime: 10:00 to 13:00 hrs.Place: University of Los Andes (room to be confirmed) Monsignor Alvaro del Portillo 12455, Las Condes, Santiago
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NACADA/GCCC/ISSUP meeting on 14th October 2019 at NACADA offices. To explore efforts at professionalizing the workforce in Kenya through training, credentialing and professional networking. 
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ISSUP Kenya today, 30th September 2019  joined NACADA and other stakeholders in the field of
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ISSUP Kenya AGM was held on 7/9/2019. The key speaker was Dr Mercy Karanja, Consultant Psychiatrist, Deputy Director of Medical Services: Focal Person for Substance Use Management, Division of Mental Health, Ministry of Health. 
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