Members of Legislators Forum on AIDS with Professor Alex Wodak, and his Assistant Ms. Leah McLeod during their visit to Sydney and Melbourne from April 17 to 23.
Dimapur, May 5 (MExN): A team of five members of Legislators Forum on AIDS led by Kuzholuzo, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, accompanied by Ralanthung, Deputy Speaker, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire MLA, Joshua Achumi MLA and Dr. Vinito L. Chishi, State Coordinator, visited Sydney and Melbourne from April 17 to 23, 2011 and returned on April 26.
A press note issued by LFA coordinator stated that the team was privileged to visit and study different methods of Harm Reduction in relation with Drugs users, prevention of HIV, program for stimulant users, Hepatitis-C, Counseling services, Condom use and vending machines. Policy development and research for public services was one important aspect the team learnt.
Another aspect, the note informed, was Medical Services including Needle Syringe Program, sexual health, Drop-in Centre; outreach NSP and health at night which was impressive. The team also visited Private Services such as Pharmacotheraphy for opiate users—prescribing and dosing with successful coordinated response from the clients, public and government sector. The team also visited National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre which was very educative and applicable to Nagaland. Finally, the team attended a powerpoint presentation and lecture by Professor Alex Wodak at St. Vincent Hospital on Portugal’s decriminalization policy which is relevant to Nagaland.
“We are thankful to Professor Alex Wodak, and his Assistant Ms. Leah McLeod who were the key persons to facilitate us during the trip. Other staffs are Dr. Craig, Dr. Anthony and Mr. Allan Wilson who spent much time for the Team,” stated LFA in the note.
A press note issued by LFA coordinator stated that the team was privileged to visit and study different methods of Harm Reduction in relation with Drugs users, prevention of HIV, program for stimulant users, Hepatitis-C, Counseling services, Condom use and vending machines. Policy development and research for public services was one important aspect the team learnt.
Another aspect, the note informed, was Medical Services including Needle Syringe Program, sexual health, Drop-in Centre; outreach NSP and health at night which was impressive. The team also visited Private Services such as Pharmacotheraphy for opiate users—prescribing and dosing with successful coordinated response from the clients, public and government sector. The team also visited National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre which was very educative and applicable to Nagaland. Finally, the team attended a powerpoint presentation and lecture by Professor Alex Wodak at St. Vincent Hospital on Portugal’s decriminalization policy which is relevant to Nagaland.
“We are thankful to Professor Alex Wodak, and his Assistant Ms. Leah McLeod who were the key persons to facilitate us during the trip. Other staffs are Dr. Craig, Dr. Anthony and Mr. Allan Wilson who spent much time for the Team,” stated LFA in the note.
