ISSUP hosted a webinar on 4 December 2025 with Dr Sarah Kattakuzhy, exploring integrated care for the syndemic of SUD, HIV, and HCV. She highlighted that these conditions often occur together and intensify one another, making siloed approaches ineffective. The session showcased strong evidence that integrated care models; whether co-located, mobile, telemedicine-supported, or provider-integrated; improve treatment uptake, viral suppression, and HCV cure rates. Case studies illustrated how person-centred, joined-up care strengthens trust, stability, and quality of life. The discussion emphasized the significant opportunity to scale integrated, flexible, and humane care models across diverse health systems.

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...

We are excited to announce that registration for the in-person training sessions at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event is now live!