LIVE: @DrTedros' remarks at the @UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs's event on availability and access to controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes, #CND65 ⬇️
@DrTedros @UN "Every year, the non-medical use of psychoactive drugs leads to half a million deaths 🌍. At the same time, controlled medicines are critical for management of:
-pain
-opioid dependence
-substance use disorders
-neurological disorders
-mental health conditions"-@DrTedros #CND65
@DrTedros @UN @UNODC @CND_tweets @UN_News_Centre "[controlled medicines] are essential during emergencies, such as for treating severely ill #COVID19 patients in intensive care units"-@DrTedros #CND65
@DrTedros @UN @UNODC @CND_tweets @UN_News_Centre "And yet, most of the world’s people still lack consistent access to safe and effective controlled medicines needed to relieve pain and suffering, and in some cases to save lives"-@DrTedros #CND65
@DrTedros @UN @UNODC @CND_tweets @UN_News_Centre In his remarks, @DrTedros highlighted three priorities:
1️⃣to make public health & human rights the primary focus of the intl. drug policy dialogue
2️⃣to follow through on the commitments for improving intl. cooperation
3️⃣to share national experiences & best practices
#CND65

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