Z.Z

[Z.Z @ZingelazZ]

@WOOLWORTHS_SA - Thumbs down to Woolworths Walmer Park Management who closed the store 30 mins earlier than the advertised time today. Big up to the management of Woolworths Greenacres in PE who served as many possible up to the last minute and beyond within lockdown regulations

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

We are thrilled to announce that Yolanda Mbalentle Mngcongo has been crowned the 2024 FameLab South Africa National Winner! Her groundbreaking research on Indigenous Medicine captivated the judges and showcased the rich heritage and potential of traditional healing practices.

[ISTSS @ISTSSnews]

Because true progress comes when we celebrate the strength of diversity and ensure every voice is heard.

Congratulations to our 2024 underrepresented scholars award winners! 🏆

[Z.Z @ZingelazZ]

@annehstevenson @judydlamini @kopanomabaso So glad you found it as inspiring as I had hoped when I shared it with you @annehstevenson

[Lerato Fekisi @LThipa]

The programme is already open for registration. It is accessible countrywide for both face-to-face learning and online. #sabcnews

[Lerato Fekisi @LThipa]

Managing stress, anxiety and heightened emotions amid stressful situations.All done from the comfort of your home or workplace with just a click of the mouse.The online short course promises to enhance your coping skills in just a few hours. #sabcnews

[Lerato Fekisi @LThipa]

The short learning programme was developed by psychiatrist professor Zukiswa Zingela, after research on how best to support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in settings with limited resources. #sabcnews

[Matthew Nice @MatthewNiceUN]

🎉Congratulations to Board Members César T. ARCE RIVAS @cetarceri 🇵🇾

Pierre LAPAQUE @PierreLapaque 🇫🇷

Jagjit PAVADIA @PavadiaJ 🇮🇳

Jallal TOUFIQ @INCB_President 🇲🇦

Zukiswa ZINGELA @ZingelazZ 🇿🇦
for their re-election to #INCB (2025-2030)

https://t.co/pqEgfBClNL

[INCB President @INCB_President]

Honoured to have been re-elected as #INCB President & grateful for the Board’s trust & support. Congratulations to the newly-elected officers. We look forward to continuing to support States in safeguarding health & welfare through treaty implementation https://t.co/IbE9gAD9QD

[INCB President @INCB_President]

Wishing #INCB’s Standing Committee on Estimates a successful meeting today. Chaired by 2nd Vice-President Dr. Zukiswa Zingela @ZingelazZ, the Committee reviews countries' estimates of requirements of controlled substances, with the aim of ensuring availability for licit purposes.

[South Africa 🇿🇦 at the UN 🇺🇳 @SAMissionNY]

@DIRCO_ZA today was another great day for South Africa at the UN, Professor Zukiswa Zingela was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board for another term following a tightly contested vote at the ECOSOC subsidiary body elections at the UNHQ in New York. #SAatUN

[UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC_CND]

#DidYouKnow: 2 epidemics of opioid misuse (fentanyls & tramadol) are causing deaths & health problems. People misuse pharmaceuticals to self-medicate, intensify effects of other drugs, overcome side effects, or alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

https://t.co/AZKAuHEFC8

#Midterm2024

[UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC_CND]

#DidYouKnow: Access to controlled medicines is unequal. In 2021, low- & middle-income countries, ca. 85% of 🌎 population, consumed only 11% of the global amount of internationally controlled opioids available for medical use

Find out more: https://t.co/AZKAuHEFC8

#Midterm2024

[UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC_CND]

#CND66 thematic discussions kick off with welcoming remarks by Amb. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco @CancilleriaCol, Jean-Luc Lemahieu delivering a statement on behalf of UNODC Executive Director @GhadaFathiWaly, and Director of WHO @DrTedros.

[INCB President @INCB_President]

Thanks to fellow Board Members & staff for their work during #INCB’s 138th session, which concluded today. Looking forward to continuing our work over the intersessional period to support States in implementing the drug control treaties & safeguarding health & welfare.

[INCB President @INCB_President]

Grateful to have shared yesterday with Governments #INCB’s operational responses to counter the public health threats posed by trafficking in synthetic #drugs and their #precursors. #SDG3

[IAHPC @IAHPC]

Dr Zingela INCB. "Access disparities highlight multiple structural challenges. Key issue lack of affordable substances such as morphine,mostly converted into other drugs with > profit margins such as codeine instead of being used for #palliativecare." @globalcdp

[IAHPC @IAHPC]

Thanks @globalcdp for organising inter-ministerial meeting on global lac of availability of controlled medicines. @MichelKazatchk4 "world needs to move out of complacency & stagnation" @GhadaFathi "Alarming gap in availability of controlled meds.. Shared responsibility to close!"

[INCB President @INCB_President]

Thanks to South Africa @SAEmbAustria for organizing the #CND66 side event #NoPatientLeftBehind on #availability, #affordability & #AccessToMedicines containing internationally controlled substances. Pleased to join & share the findings of #INCB's special report on this topic.

[UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC_CND]

Yesterday, the #CND66 Chair Ambassador Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco provided an update on the preparations for the 66th session of the #CND in March 2023 and the 2024 mid-term review of international drug policy commitments during the 136th session of the #INCB 🇺🇳

[INCB President @INCB_President]

INCB has concluded its 136th session. My thanks to the Members of the Board, and secretariat & conference staff for their work. Looking forward to launching the #INCB 2022 reports on 9 March & to continuing to support States in implementing the drug control treaties #SDG3 #Health