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Archive for December, 2008

Cholera In Zimbabwe - Update By World Health Organization

Dec 28th 2008Drug InformationAid / Disasters

As of 25 December 2008, a total of 26 497 cases, including 1 518 deaths, have been reported by the Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe. Cases are now being reported from all 10 of the country’s provinces. Harare, particularly Budiriro suburb in the south west, accounts for the majority of cases, followed by Beitbridge in Matabeleland South and Mudzi in Mashonaland East. The current outbreak is the largest ever recorded in Zimbabwe and is not yet under control.

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Needle/Syringe Programmes And Opioid Substitution Therapy Should Be Widely Available In Prisons To Help Prevent HIV Transmission

Dec 28th 2008Drug InformationAlcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

Prisons should have needle and syringe programmes (NSPs), opioid substitution therapy (OST) and other preventive measures in place to prevent HIV transmission between inmates. These are the conclusions of a Review published in the January edition of Lancet Infectious Diseases, written by Dr Ralf Jürgens, a consultant for HIV/AIDS based in Quebec, Canada, and colleagues on behalf of WHO.

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Alarming Number Of Young Drink Drivers Think They Won’t Get Caught, UK

Dec 28th 2008Drug InformationAlcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

To many young drivers think they will not get caught if they drink and drive during this Christmas holiday period, according to a report published today by Brake and Green Flag Motoring Assistance. The study looked at the opinions of older and younger drivers. The researchers found that younger drivers are twice as likely to believe there was absolutely no chance they would be caught drink-driving. The survey involved over 4,000 drivers.

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