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Drug problem or medicrime? Distribution and use of falsified tramadol medication in Egypt and West Africa

In this publication it is argued that ensured availability of medical practices can be established if authorities are willing to work with all stakeholders including the international community.

Publications February 6, 2019

Out with the old, in with the old: Iran’s revolution, drug policies, and global drug markets

By 1959, even being in possession of poppy seeds - which were widely used throughout Iran on bread, was punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment.

News Alerts February 4, 2019

Israeli parliament passes bill allowing export of medical marijuana

The move is estimated to signify a revenue of NIS 1 Billion (or £230M) every year.

News Alerts January 10, 2019

Saudi Arabia begins 2019 with three executions for drug offences

According to research by Reprieve, executions have doubled under the rule of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

News Alerts January 4, 2019

Egypt MP proposes law to decriminalise all drug use

Talaat's advocated bill is in line with a new parliamentary agenda to adopt 'necessary' laws. If the bill can receive the correct number of signatures, it will be enacted by the summer of 2019.

News Alerts November 22, 2018

Afghanistan opium survey 2018

The UNODC find a reduction of opium poppy cultivation (2017-18) in Afghanistan, despite the continuous large regional distribution of opium in southern regions (69%).

Publications November 22, 2018

Tramadol in Africa - Scarcity and excess of pain medication in a poorly regulated market

The authors provide an overview of the uses of tramadol in the region, highlighting regulatory flaws and cautioning against the negative impact of drug scheduling.

Publications November 6, 2018

Ending an epidemic: Prioritizing people who inject drugs in HCV elimination efforts

The International AIDS Society notes that, despite international agreements, enduring barriers hinder the access to HCV treatment by people who inject drugs.

Publications September 28, 2018

Pakistan’s HIV epidemic and the need for prison-based harm reduction programmes

GDPO provides an overview of national harm reduction services in Pakistan, particularly in prisons, in light of a recent increase in HIV transmissions among people who inject drugs.

Publications September 28, 2018

Climate change is turning the Middle East's breadbasket into a cannabis farm

Lebanon's parliament is preparing legislation to regulate medical cannabis, a first in the region.

News Alerts August 23, 2018

Harm reduction situation in the MENA region

A new video from MENHARA depicts the current status of harm reduction in the MENA region and offers suggestions on what more can be done to improve the situation.

News Alerts July 13, 2018

Life-changing campaign gives hundreds of drug addicts in the UAE the chance of a brighter future

Rehabilitation centres in the UAE provide hope and a chance to receive treatment instead of punishment over drug use.

News Alerts June 18, 2018

Counternarcotics: Lessons from the U.S. experience in Afghanistan

SIGAR suggests that the United States' ineffective policies and efforts to reduce opium cultivation in Afghanistan dramatically affected vulnerable populations who either grow or consume opium and continue to suffer immensely.

Publications June 15, 2018

2018 European African HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Community Summit

21 - 22 July 2018

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

An opportunity for cross-regional engagement and planning on the response to HIV/Aids and HCV.

Events 29 May 2018

Saudi Arabia: Executions for drug crimes

Twenty-four individuals have been executed for non-violent drug crimes.

News Alerts May 3, 2018

African Union: Compendium of good practices on drug use prevention, drug use disorders treatment and harm reduction

The Compendium consists of (15) articles, from AU Member States, describing best practice initiatives in prevention, treatment and harm reduction.

Publications March 22, 2018

Addressing barriers to effective HIV prevention and service delivery among people who inject drugs in Nigeria

Youth RISE Nigeria raises issues with data collection in the country, and calls for stronger commitments to effectively deploy harm reduction and HIV prevention services in an enabling environment.

Publications March 20, 2018

Uganda harm reduction network- (UHRN) Annual report 2017

Revitalizing HIV prevention programs for drug users especially those who inject drugs is paramount.

Publications March 20, 2018

MENA H Coalition to submit a proposal to the Global Fund

The MENA Coalition on HIV and Human Rights (MENA H Coalition) would like to formally announce its interest in applying for the Multi-Country Request for Proposals launched by the Global Fund to address the “Sustainability of services for Key Populations in the MENA region”.

News Alerts February 28, 2018

ZCLDN establishes community harm reduction centres in Zimbabwe

The centres would provide targeted harm reduction and prevention interventions to improve life outcomes for people who use drugs.

News Alerts February 26, 2018

International Drug Policy Consortium

Middle East / North Africa