Slum and Rural Health Initiative

March 2025

Substance Use Disorder in Africa: The Mental Health Crisis in Sierra Leone and the Rise of Kush

Substance Use Disorder in Africa: The Mental Health Crisis in Sierra Leone and the Rise of Kush Deborah Herbert Sierra Leone is facing a growing mental health crisis, with substance use disorder playing a major role in its escalation. Among the most alarming contributors is Kush—a synthetic drug mixed with dangerous chemicals like formalin, acetone, …

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What the PEPFAR Funding Pause Revealed About HIV Prevention in Nigeria

March 10, 2025 What the PEPFAR Funding Pause Revealed About HIV Prevention in Nigeria Oregbesan Peace, SRHIN In early 2025, the global HIV community confronted a significant challenge when funding for the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), one of the world’s most critical HIV programs, became uncertain. Nigeria’s HIV response has been …

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