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Outreach Courtesy Call to the Administration Police Service
On Thursday 16th February ISSUP (K) President Dr. Pamela Kaithuru and Deputy President Catherine Muthiani paid a courtesy call on Director Kanini, Head of Medical Services, Administration Police Services. They introduced ISSUP to the Administration Police Service and discussed possible areas of collaboration. The director was joined by Dr Muthondeki, Head of Mental Wellness, APS. The successful meeting will be followed by a proposal identifying areas and modalities of partnership.
ISSUP Kenya meets local youth entrepreneurs interested in DDR
ISSUP-KENYA met up with local entrepreneurs interested in DDR under the auspices of Country Music Cafe through the Addictions Prevention and Rehabilitation Association of Kenya (APRAK). Discussed was prevention training, consultancy & advocacy.
We were led by our President Dr. Pamela Nkirote Kaithuru, Secretary Dr. Jackie Anundo accompanied by myself Albert Muraya as PR/Media lead.
ISSUP Kenya meeting with Women In Mental Health Interventions and Treatment (WIMIT)
ISSUP Kenya President Dr. Pamela Kaithuru represented us in a successful meeting with Women In Mental Health Interventions and Treatment (WIMIT). WIMT is made up of women who run facilities dealing with SUD's prevention and treatment, most of them aimed at supporting women. Deliberations included strengthening professionalism through trainings, capacity enhancement and networking. There was an opportunity for their members who had not enrolled as members with ISSUP to do so.
Worlds Aids Day Panel Discussion - Hosted by ISSUP Kenya
ISSUP (K) will be hosting a roundtable discussion on ending the triple threat: HIV infections; Sexual and Gender-based Violence; and Adolescent Pregnancies to commemorate World Aids Day on 1st December 2022, from 6-8pm led by our chapter President Dr.
Inauguration of new ISSUP Kenya 2022-2025 Executive Committee
Following our successful elections on 27th August 2022, we have witnessed the inauguration of the incoming Executive Committee for ISSUP Kenya. They were led by the incoming President ISSUP Kenya Dr.
Alcohol Use Disorder and its Treatment with Medications and Nutrition
Addiction Professionals of Kenya meeting with the President-Elect of the Republic of Kenya
Disability mainstreaming and inclusion in accessing Mental Health & SUD treatment and care
ISSUP Kenya Executive Committee Meeting
ISSUP Kenya Executive Committee had a planning meeting to organise the upcoming society elections in August 2022. The arrangements are on track for a successful inaugural election.
The Intersection Between Substance Use Disorder and Human Trafficking
ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to join their next Bi-Monthly Webinar on The Intersection Between Substance Use Disorder and Human Trafficking.
Time: 4PM UK Time | 6PM Kenya Time
Register for the Webinar
This Webinar will discuss: