Abdel-Hady, D., & El-Gilany, A. H. (2020). Tobacco use and its associated factors among older people: a community-based study in Egypt. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 26(1), 68-74.
Tobacco use is the primary risk factor common to the four main groups of non-communicable diseases— cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes (NCD Alliance).
Figures gathered from the Egypt Global Adult Tobacco Survey (2009) show that Egypt is listed as one of the top ten per capita consumers of tobacco.
Despite being particularly vulnerable to damage from tobacco use, there is a particularly high prevalence of smoking amongst older adults in Egypt.
The aim of this study was to investigate how many older adults in Egypt use tobacco in its different forms.
On entering the Decade of Action 2030, UNODC recognizes the need to increase efforts in Africa. UNODC proposes adopting a ‘business unusual’ approach in order to support Africa towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and priority goals of the African Union Agenda 2063. UNODC pledges to work with Africa to better address a significant number of issues critical for Africa’s stability, safety, security and health and to leave no one behind.
As communicated by Executive Director, Ms. Ghada Waly, during Africa Day in May 2020, UNODC is developing its Strategic Vision for Africa 2020...
Following the overthrow of Muammar Gadhafi in 2011, Libya has faced security and economic challenges. Drug trafficking and consumption have also increased significantly over the past years. This report by the U.S. Institute of Peace documents drug trafficking, drug use, treatment efforts, and Libya's conflict dynamics.
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(ISSUP staff) - Ter, 19/05/2020 - 13:10
Este curso gratuito de treinamento baseado em webinar sobre Entrevista Motivacional (MI) é apresentado por Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor de Psiquiatria da Universidade da Califórnia em San Diego, Departamento de Psiquiatria.
A Entrevista Motivacional é um estilo de aconselhamento essencial, centrado no cliente, para provocar mudanças de comportamento, ajudando os clientes a explorar e resolver ambivalências. Estamos absolutamente entusiasmados em trazer-lhe esta oportunidade de desenvolvimento de habilidades apresentada por um especialista reconhecido no campo de MI.
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(ISSUP staff) - Qui, 30/04/2020 - 14:46
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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...
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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...
Gender Responsiveness Treatment Training in Indonesia
Kallista Yuliastuti
First training about Gender Responsiveness Treatment held in Indonesia. National Narcotics Board held training about Gender Responsiveness Treatment for their staffs in 17-19 of September 2019. The training was developed to build staff competencies about Gender Responsiveness Treatment and Trauma Informed Care. I took the opportunity to share about Gender Responsiveness Treatment, Trauma Informed Care, and Self Care. A total of 30 staffs from 4 biggest islands all over Indonesia were trained and practiced in...
The African Union Commission and the Government of Mauritius are hosting a meeting of experts on drug treatment and prevention from throughout the continent. Key topics include review of the AU’s Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2023), the Pan- African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (PAENDU), and sharing best practices.
#Mauritius’ Minister of Youth and #Sports, Stephan Toussaint, has announced that two universities in his country will offer a degree in #Commonwealth youth work starting in August. The Minister was speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop about the delivery of the #youth work degree in his...
The European Union is proud to launch the AU-EU Youth Hub Call for Proposals for € 10 million! One step more toward implementation of innovative ideas from Youth! If you are a civil society organisation, African or European, find out how to apply here! aueuyouthhub.org
On April 29th 2019, at DHA Golf Club a dinner was hosted by Dr. Farhan Essa on request of PUAN Karachi Leadership for Minister for Public Affairs to Pakistan Mr. Chris Fitzgerald, visiting Karachi from Islamabad for the first time. The purpose of the meet up was to arrange a networking opportunity...
16 x 16’ is a new global initiative, supported by the Government of Italy, as part of UNDP’s Youth Global Programme for Sustainable Development and Peace (Youth-GPS), to recognize and support 16 youth-led organisations, movements or networks that promote Sustainable Development Goal 16 (#SDG16). It...
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019 Submitted by Avinash Tharoor on Wed, 03/04/2019 - 15:12 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday 26 April 2019 Eligible Countries: Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos ABOUT THE...
Drug abuse affects all societies worldwide, but the impact differs in male and female. Women and girls comprise ⅓ of global drug users yet are only ⅕ of those receiving treatment. UNODC promotes voluntary HIV testing services for women to achieve Sustainable Development Goals hashtag#SDG5.
How to apply: Submit the story of the nominee by the nominator with relevant proof of works at iyc [dot] youthenvoy [at] iyc-hq [dot] org. Nomination can be done by past winners, university professors, President or Prime Minister of a country & Member of Parliament. Nominee must works minimum 3 years for tangible...
Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Karachi Chapter Leadership – Karachi was organized first meeting with Executive Committee on March 14, 2019 (Thursday) at Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). Mr. Jason Green ,Public Affairs Officer U.S. Consulate General Karachi was also present in this meeting and...
Glimpses from 2nd Promotion of Peace workshop at University of Education, Bank Road Campus held from 18th to 20th Feb, 2019. During 3 days participants were engaged and empowered of peace activities, role of students in peace building and designing Social Action Projects.
The Master of Education (MEd) programme is open to outstanding teachers and educational leaders at all levels of the education system. The programme provides clear theoretical frameworks and principles that support quality professional practice, equipping graduates to be exemplary teachers and...
