"AHRN and Best Shelter organized awareness events on International Drug Users Day at the project sites in Sagaing Region."
Every year, the International Drug Users Day campaign is held on 1 November. This year, AHRN and Best Shelter organized activities and health education sessions at a drop-in centre (DIC) in Kale Township, Sagaing Region.
The activities were led by the Area Coordinator, with support from field staff, including outreach workers (ORWs). A total of 20 participants, including people who use drugs (PWUD), people who inject drugs (PWID), sex workers (SW), and their partners. Participants actively took part in question-and-answer (Q&A) discussions and health education sessions on drug-related harms and harm reduction strategies.
Through these sessions, participants gained valuable information about the importance of accessing healthcare and harm reduction services. The activities also provided an opportunity to promote understanding, address stigma and discrimination, and encourage a supportive and inclusive environment for people who use drugs. Following the sessions, refreshments, including food and drinks, were provided to participants in appreciation of their active participation.
Biak Tin Thang, ORW is Opening the ceremony at Kalay Drop-in Center on International Drug Users Day.
Dr. Hau Suan Piang, Area Coordinator is giving Opening remark speech at Kalay Drop-in Center on International Drug Users Day.
John, ORW is providing HE session to clients at Kalay Drop-in Center on International Drug Users Day.
Participants are Celebrating the event at Kalay Drop-in Center on International Drug Users Day.
"AHRN and Best Shelter organized MMT clients meeting at Waingmaw MMT Clinic"
AHRN and Best Shelter organized a methadone clients’ meeting at the methadone clinic in Waingmaw Township, Kachin State, on May 25, 2026. The meeting aimed to provide an opportunity for methadone clients to share their experiences and learn from one another.
The event was coordinated by the Treatment Facilitator, and a total of 52 methadone clients attended. During the meeting, the Treatment Facilitator delivered educational sessions related to methadone treatment.
In addition, Daw Nan Htaw, a Methadone Nurse, provided awareness on methadone treatment rules and regulations, as well as the benefits and potential side effects of methadone.
Following the educational sessions, lunch snacks were distributed to all participants who attended the meeting.
Treatment Facilitator, and MMT Nurse are conducting the HE session on MMT at MMT clinic on May 25, 2026
Treatment Facilitator, and MMT Nurse are conducting the HE session on MMT at MMT clinic on May 25, 2026.
