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AfricaNPUD( African Network of people who use drugs)
Nairobi / Nairobi Area / Kenya
Description: AfricaNPUD is a forum for Africa People who use drugs (PWUD) under the umbrella of INPUD (International Network of People who Use drugs). . Our Objectives are : • To promote evidence-based research and documentation on Human Right issues affecting PWUDs in Africa. • To promote effective Harm Reduction Interventions for PWUDs and PWUDs who are living with (HIV, Hepatitis, TB and other relevant health issues) in Africa. • To integrate capacity development and strengthening amongst PWUDs and PWUD- led National Networks in Africa. • To build partnership with like-minded institutions to further the aims of AfricaNPUD.
Address: Beverly Court Marcus Garvey Rd P.O Box 23966 Nairobi / Nairobi Area / Kenya Kenya
Services provided:
Advocacy
Human rights
Harm reduction
Alternative development
Research
Criminal justice
Services required:
Research
Advocacy
Alternative development
posted by AfricaNPUD( African Network of people who use drugs) on 2020-08-11 11:33:36
AfricaNPUD was able to assist one of its members namely BAPUD (the Burundian network of drug users) in advocacy. Thus, a ministerial ordinance No. 630/894 was signed by the MOH. It reclassifies psychotropic substances, precursors and prohibited drinks. The big results of this advocacy are that methadone and cannabis are no longer on the list of dangerous products but are considered toxic. This means that the regulated medical use of these products is possible. Note that for the next grant from the 2021-2023 global fund, for activities intended for PWUIDs, more exactly activity 170 concerns the installation of two methadone clinics for a value of 10,000,000 USD.
posted by AfricaNPUD( African Network of people who use drugs) on 2020-08-11 11:11:02
AfricaNPUD( African Network of people who use drugs)