Michael Brobbey

UTC Trainee Graduation

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Rev Kogo with ISSUP Executive Dr. Richard Gakunju & ISSUP Kenya Deputy President, Susan Gitau
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Nairobi
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ISSUP Kenya in partnership with the PCEA graduated the first cohort of trainees on basic UTC course:a total of 30 participants.The ceremony at the Kikuyu mission hospital was graced by the Governor of Kiambu County,His Excellency James...

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ISSUP Kenya/PCEA UTC Training

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UTC training for PCEA by ISSUP Kenya
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Nairobi
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Today saw the end of the UTC training by ISSUP-Kenya for the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) which started in October 2019 for the members and staff of this faith-based organisation. Originally meant to end in June 2020 this...

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James Harvey

Plenary 6: Review and Reflections - A Panel Session

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 4: Epidemiology and Its Role in Drug Demand Reduction

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Plenary 4 - Africa Virtual Conference 2020
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 3: A Focus on Treatment and Recovery

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Third Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Pleno 2: Pencegahan Berbasis Bukti: Kebijakan dan Praktik

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
Sesi Pleno Kedua Konferensi Virtual 'Pengurangan Permintaan Obat di Afrika: Pencegahan, Pengobatan, dan Epidemiologi' dari 16 September hingga 10 November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 1: Setting the Scene for Drug Demand Reduction in Africa

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The First Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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Livia

A Review of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya

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Jaguga, F., Kwobah, E. A review of the public sector substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems in Kenya. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 15, 47 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-020-00291-5

Researchers predict that harm from substance use and rates of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa will increase significantly in the next 30 years.

In order to have a well-functioning health system that works in harmony, the World Health Organization (WHO)describes the need for the following features:

  • trained and motivated health workers,
  • a well-maintained infrastructure
  • a reliable supply of medicines and technologies,
  • the backing of adequate funding with strong health plans and evidence-based policies.

This review shines the spotlight on Kenya with the aim to provide an...

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Insights on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Substance Use Disorders in Kenya

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The UNODC Kenya mentor has participated at the webinar on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and Substance Use Disorders in Kenya on Friday, 15 May 2020. Together with Hussein Manji, Public Health Consultant at UNODC ROEA, the mentor outlines UNODC's support in the COVID-19 response among the most vulnerable groups, such as people who use drugs and who are affected by substance use disorders, people living with HIV and people living in prisons. 

The webinar was an interactive 2-hours discussion with national partners such as NACADA represented by Judy Twala, Drug Dependence Treatment and Care...

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James Harvey

Motivational Interviewing Course: Assisting Patients in Making Sustainable Positive Lifestyle Changes

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This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

Igor Koutsenok ISSUP Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.

The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).

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Video: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management

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On May 15, 2020 ISSUP Kenya, in collaboration with ISSUP Global, presented a webinar on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management.
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Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management

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On May 15, 2020 ISSUP Kenya, in collaboration with ISSUP Global, presented a webinar on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management.
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Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management

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ISSUP Kenya in partnership with ISSUP Global invite you to participate in a webinar discussing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. The webinar will be presented on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm (Nairobi time).

May 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm (Nairobi time)

Click here to register 

With the worldwide lockdowns following the COVID-19 pandemic, essential services and programs reaching vulnerable groups may also have been restricted or entirely stopped.

What then is the result of the lockdown on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention &...

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James Harvey

Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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ISSUP ICUDDR

Presenters: Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to...

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James Harvey

Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria

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Syrup ISSUP
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Delroy CS, Ifeanyichukwu AO, Rachel BA (2020) Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria. J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil 9:188. doi: 10.37532/jabtr.2020.9(1).188

One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing cough syrup abuse among Nigerian adolescents, this study explored the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse in two Southwest states of Nigeria, where substance abuse is rampant.

By a stratified sampling method, 302 adolescents (152 males, 150 females; mean age = 13.61 years, SD = 2.09) were selected from secondary schools in Lagos and Oyo states...

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James Harvey

WEBINAR: Cary Hopkins Eyles on Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

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Cary Hopkins Eyles
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This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She is...

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Partnerships and Collaborations

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Dr.Richard Gakunju at the launch of NACADA Strategic Plan

ISSUP Kenya today, 30th September 2019  joined NACADA and other stakeholders in the field of drug demand reduction, as  the National Authority launched its 2019-2022 strategic plan. Partnerships and collaborations - the way to go.

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NACADA/GCCC/ISSUP Pertemuan Kenya

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PERTEMUAN NACADA/GCCC/ISSUP Kenya

Pertemuan NACADA/GCCC/ISSUP pada 14 Oktober 2019 di kantor NACADA. Untuk mengeksplorasi upaya profesionalisasi tenaga kerja di Kenya melalui pelatihan, kredensial dan jaringan profesional. 

Dari L ke R. Ms Susan Maua (Pencegahan-Nacada), Dr Richard Gakunju (Ketua GCCC), Mr Victor Okioma (CEO-Nacada), Ms Becky Vaughn (Direktur-GCCC), Mr Evans Oloo (Presiden, ISSUP Kenya), Pdt Gachoka Wangai (Treatment-Nacada)

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