The World Well being Group (WHO) has taken a big step in direction of addressing the rising challenge of substance abuse in Liberia by donating important medical provides to the Ministry of Well being (MOH). This well timed intervention, supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, will empower healthcare suppliers to successfully deal with and rehabilitate at-risk youth affected by substance-use problems (SUDs).
A Nationwide Survey carried out by MOH in 2021 reveals that important remedy companies and important medicines used for cleansing, withdrawal administration and administration of opioid overdose weren’t accessible on the 81 services that have been providing companies for Individuals with Substance Use Issues (PSUDs). This big hole poses a critical problem to the service supply of a standardized evidence-based remedy for PSUDs.
“This donation underscores WHO’s dedication to supporting Liberia in its efforts to fight substance abuse,” stated Dr Clement Peter, WHO Consultant to Liberia. “By offering these crucial medical provides, we purpose to enhance the psychological well being and wellbeing of those that have fallen victims to substance abuse via entry to high quality remedy and care. This can be a long-term battle, and we hope to supply a path to restoration via this partnership,” he added.
The donated provides embrace a spread of important medicines essential for cleansing, withdrawal administration, and ongoing remedy. These sources will likely be distributed to healthcare services in Montserrado and Grand Bassa, making certain that extra at-risk youth obtain the assistance they want.
“We’re grateful to WHO for his or her steady help,” stated Martha C. Morris, Deputy Minister for Administration at MOH. “Addressing the wants of at-risk youth is a prime precedence for the President of the Republic. We guarantee you that these medicines will likely be used to enhance the lives of younger folks, who’re the way forward for this nation, and we sit up for continued collaboration to construct a more healthy future for Liberia,” she added.
WHO stays devoted to working intently with the Ministry of Well being and different companions to deal with the advanced challenges posed by drug abuse. This initiative aligns with nationwide efforts to prioritize the well being wants of At Threat Youth and to advertise psychological well being and wellbeing for all, as acknowledged within the Nationwide Psychological Well being Coverage and Technique and different key nationwide methods.