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The Sekgoma Memorial Hospital Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre in Serowe is expected to be fully operational by November this year, according to government officials. During a recent inspection of the facility, health leaders emphasized the urgent need to complete the project to provide critical addiction treatment services to the public.

Last week the Botswana Association of Addiction Professionals - BAAP / ISSUP Botswana had the honour of participating in the Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue panel discussions, centred around the theme: "I Am Affected: Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence, Substance Use, and Improving Mental Health."

ISSUP Botswana and ISSUP India, in collaboration with the GRN, present: "Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women’s Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment."

The Colombo Plan’s Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) organised a Training of Trainers (ToT) on Engaging Youth in Prevention in Kochi, India, from 8th to 13th September, 2024. This training brought together drug demand reduction professionals from Africa and Asia to enhance their capabilities in engaging young people in effective prevention initiatives.

ISSUP Botswana would like to invite you to their Webinar on Clinical Supervision in Botswana.

První dáma, paní Neo Jane Masisi a ministr zdravotnictví, Dr. Edwin Dikoloti ocenili promoci 32 nově akreditovaných mezinárodně certifikovaných odborníků na závislosti (ICAP 1); kohorta vyškolená v roce 2022 Botswanskou asociací odborníků na závislosti (BAAP) pro účastníky Ministerstva zdravotnictví a Ministerstva místní správy a rozvoje venkova.

Evidence-based programmes on recovery, prevention and treatment for people suffering from Substance Use Disorders will soon be rolled out across the country, the Chief Health Officer, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Division in the Ministry of Health, Phenyo Sebonego has confirmed.

ISSUP Botswana by vás rád pozval k účasti na jejich webináři o kontinuu péče v zotavení.

Připojte se k nám 8. května 2023 na online akci oslavující náš první oficiální rok od spuštění národní pobočky ISSUP Botswana 29. dubna 2022.

Vice President Slumber Tsogwane has commended First Lady Neo Masisi for her strong advocacy in the fight against drug abuse.

Speaking at a youth dialogue on drug use in Rakops on Wednesday 19th April, the Vice President said the journey embarked on by the First Lady meant that the war had been declared, therefore the onus was upon Batswana to play their part in the mission.