Ministry of Health Country Resources Kenya 2017 Policy document

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The Kenya Constitution 2010 under Chapter Four (the Bill of Rights) recognizes the right to the
highest attainable level of health care to all. In this regard, persons with substance use disorders are entitled to access quality healthcare services. This protocol will therefore be availble to all service providers countrywide for use in provision of standardized and quality healthcare services to alcohol and drug users and will therefore enable appropriate management of substance use and its related health and social consequences including communicable and non-communicable diseases. It is based on international best practice to manage substance use disorders and will be a useful and practical guide for practitioners dealing with substance abuse problems in Kenya.

This protocol outlines the pharmacological treatment, psychosocial interventions and aftercare
support which will be provided in line with international standards and procedures, while
respecting the National social, cultural and economic realities. It provides a humane and
scientific approach delivered by skilled practitioners in order to assist the alcohol or drug
dependent person to attain the highest level of personal, professional, familial and social
functioning. I urge all the stakeholders invoved in treatment of substance use disorders to
make good use of this protocol.

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