The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015.  AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts.  This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...

ISSUP Kenya recently ran the INEP Plus course in Kenya with a cohort of five (5) participants successfully completing the course and earning recognition for their efforts. These participants are addiction counselors with diverse specializations within the field of drug demand reduction.

The graduation ceremony was marked by a celebratory dinner and an insightful discussion on strategies for implementing the INEP Plus learnings within the Kenyan landscape of substance use prevention. The event provided a unique opportunity for the participants to exchange ideas and explore practical...

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Read it here: Issue 182

Tiến sĩ Jackie Anundo ISSUP -Thư ký Kenya  , đã tham dự hội nghị thượng đỉnh kéo dài 2 ngày do Cảnh sát, Điều trị và Hợp tác Cộng đồng  (PTACC) tổ chức. PTACC là một tổ chức tìm cách nâng cao chiến lược số lượng và chất lượng của các lựa chọn dịch vụ xã hội và sức khỏe hành vi cộng đồng thông qua việc tham gia vào việc làm chệch hướng và chuyển hướng trước khi bắt giữ

PTACC hiện đang thúc đẩy một sáng kiến để thúc đẩy các lựa chọn thay thế cho việc giam giữ (ATI). Tiến sĩ Anundo đã tham dự hội nghị thượng đỉnh thay mặt cho ISSUP Kenya. Cùng dự có Tiến sĩ Beatrice Kathungu, cựu thành viên Ủy...

Join us for the launch of the ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics!

In attendance would be the CEO C&P Board and ISSUP Kenya founding member Dr Matilda Mghoi accompanied by the former ISSUP Kenya trustee Dr Richard Gakunju (Former Chair GCCC and Clinical Director, MASAA).

The Code of Ethics will be presented by Catherine Mwati, the Ethics & Disciplinary sub-committee chair. It will be moderated by Albert Muraya.

Continuous Professional Development points to be earned by attendees. The event would be held on 22nd March 2024 at 5-6pm.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/48XXr89

ISSUP KENYA interacted with more than 50 officers representing ministries, counties, departments, and agencies (MCDAs) at the Kenya School of Government in Embu. The Essential Counselling Skills Training, led by the Counselling Department within the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, focuses on developing Workplace Mental Health Champions for the public sector.

Participants were introduced to ISSUP and received guidance on the significance of becoming members of this professional association. In discussions with Grace Wanjiku, Secretary Counselling, and GCCC...