Justus Otieno

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Justus Otieno is a dedicated Pharmaceutical Technologist with over 15 years of professional experience in healthcare service delivery. He currently serves the Methadone Assisted Therapy (MAT) clinic in Shimo La Tewa Prison, where he specializes in the dispensing and management of methadone treatment for clients with opioid use disorder. Justus holds a degree in Community Health, which has strengthened his commitment to delivering patient-centered care and promoting preventive health strategies within vulnerable populations. His work at the MAT clinic involves safe dispensing practices, patient counseling, and supporting adherence to treatment, all of which contribute to improved health outcomes and harm reduction. With a strong passion for community health advocacy, Justus  engages in initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services, reducing stigma associated with drug use, and promoting public health awareness. He is particularly committed to advancing harm reduction programs and supporting efforts toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya..

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JUSTUS OTIENO

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Making intersectoral collaboration work: connecting people, services and communities

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ISSUP’s 2026 conference session on intersectoral collaboration explored how health, justice and community services can work together to help people access and stay connected to appropriate support. Presentations from Thailand, Kenya and Ghana, alongside an introduction to deflection, highlighted clearer referral pathways, shared responsibilities, workforce wellbeing and earlier opportunities for care. These themes connected with the wider conference discussions on evidence-informed practice, youth prevention, recovery and faith-based support. Members were encouraged to adapt the learning to their roles and local circumstances, involve people using services in improvements, and assess changes in health, relationships and everyday life alongside service activity. The session recording offers a starting point for further learning, discussion across professions and practical collaboration through ISSUP National Chapters and professional networks.
Intersectoral Collaboration for Effective Substance Use Responses, Session of ISSUP’s 2026 virtual conference on 23 September 2026.