{"id":2223,"date":"2023-11-14T13:43:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rdaz.org\/?p=2223"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:49:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:49:35","slug":"rdaz-at-african-union-high-level-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rdaz.org\/index.php\/2023\/11\/14\/rdaz-at-african-union-high-level-session\/","title":{"rendered":"RDAZ AT AFRICAN UNION HIGH LEVEL SESSION"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2223\" class=\"elementor elementor-2223\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73b0903 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73b0903\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fde815\" data-id=\"7fde815\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd147db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd147db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\"><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/African-Union-106022159429714\/?__cft__[0]=AZVqkGm5mugcY14_1siF6HqGO9_47SJKR-gYx8LGy5Wg5NmFdQ-BjUNpVEjmQtTQSWCBhxU6kng0ekcyZ-t5_JxZEyDjmuszrnqVyhcEAep343BKkVGlUEoN18rOOE1Xfu2tBLif_A6yg0kh1IwFVThND3kFRhrgKHaLZkURCEOLUzGH2f1GtztGYc1Kw82CWZY&amp;__tn__=kK-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">African Union<\/span><\/a> (AU) recently held a high level session on drug use, substances use amongst youth, women and children. The session was held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre from 8th to 10th of November, 2023 under the theme: Securing a better future for youth, women and children: Building momentum towards the Africa we want.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The high level session was opened by the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia HE <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/nalumangomutale?__cft__[0]=AZVqkGm5mugcY14_1siF6HqGO9_47SJKR-gYx8LGy5Wg5NmFdQ-BjUNpVEjmQtTQSWCBhxU6kng0ekcyZ-t5_JxZEyDjmuszrnqVyhcEAep343BKkVGlUEoN18rOOE1Xfu2tBLif_A6yg0kh1IwFVThND3kFRhrgKHaLZkURCEOLUzGH2f1GtztGYc1Kw82CWZY&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">W.K Mutale Nalumango<\/span><\/a> and attended by the World Health Organisation Director General( virtually)HE <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/DrTedros.Official?__cft__[0]=AZVqkGm5mugcY14_1siF6HqGO9_47SJKR-gYx8LGy5Wg5NmFdQ-BjUNpVEjmQtTQSWCBhxU6kng0ekcyZ-t5_JxZEyDjmuszrnqVyhcEAep343BKkVGlUEoN18rOOE1Xfu2tBLif_A6yg0kh1IwFVThND3kFRhrgKHaLZkURCEOLUzGH2f1GtztGYc1Kw82CWZY&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus<\/span><\/a> minister of Health-Zamba Hon Sylvia Masebo , Minister of Home Affairs and internal Security-Zambia Hon Jack Mwimbu, other senior government officials from member states, <a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1qq9wsj xo1l8bm\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/africacdc?__cft__[0]=AZVqkGm5mugcY14_1siF6HqGO9_47SJKR-gYx8LGy5Wg5NmFdQ-BjUNpVEjmQtTQSWCBhxU6kng0ekcyZ-t5_JxZEyDjmuszrnqVyhcEAep343BKkVGlUEoN18rOOE1Xfu2tBLif_A6yg0kh1IwFVThND3kFRhrgKHaLZkURCEOLUzGH2f1GtztGYc1Kw82CWZY&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\">Africa CDC<\/span><\/a> Unit lead on NCDs, Injuries and mental health Dr Adelard Kakunze Heads of International organisations, international and local civil sociaties.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The Resident Doctors Association of Zambia were delighted to be part of the high level session and thanks the African Union, Ministry of health Zambia, Ministry of Home affairs and Internal Security and other relevant organisers for hosting this historical event in Lusaka, Zambia.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The Lusaka, AU declaration on drug use and substance use was adopted at the end of the three days engagements amongst the delegates from different walks of life.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">Important in the declaration was the need to reinforce stakeholder collaboration and for countries to implement already formulated policies on alcohol use and drug use, need to revisit strategies used by other Countries and to learn from what other Countries are doing.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">Dr Joseph Mutambo, RDAZ public health Chairperson reechoed the need for a multi-sectoral approach in curbing this silent outbreak and that policies that are youth, child and gender sensitive must be put in place and the process of implementation and evaluation must involve all sectors including the media, traditional leaders, local government authorities, ALL government ministries and institutions, NGOs and Civil Society Organisations.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">The Resident Doctors Association of Zambia are looking forward to being part of the implementation process of the Lusaka, AU declaration and recommendations.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><div dir=\"auto\">For God and Country<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd6a307 e-con-boxed e-flex e-con\" data-id=\"dd6a307\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f5aea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f5aea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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