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COPOLAD gathers in Chile countries in the process of implementing quality systems in prevention programs and drug assistance services
Published on 21/11/18
Full Article Activity Detail13 Latin American countries are in Santiago to present the results of how, within the framework of COPOLAD, they are moving towards the incorporation of quality and evidence criteria in this field. PAHO / WHO, CICAD-OAS and RIOD, actively participate in this process since its inception.
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36 countries from Latin America, the Caribbean and the EU, together with international and regional organizations, gathered at the 3rd COPOLAD II Annual Week on Precursors Control
Published on 13/11/18
Full Article Activity DetailCOPOLAD brings together 36 countries of the EU and CELAC in Portugal. The New Psychoactive Substances, the central topic of this third edition.
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WHO, PAHO, CICAD/OAS, COPOLAD, EMCDDA, UNODC and NIL joining efforts to improve health services for problematic drug users in the CELAC countries
Published on 16/10/18
Full Article Activity DetailProjects working on Universal care services tailored to problematic drug users met in Washington for further synergies related to the implementation of quality standards & evidence-based criteria as part of Public Health & Human Rights public policies.
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