Webinar title: Substance Abuse and illicit trafficking
1. Corruption and Substance Abuse: Here’s how corruption can impact efforts to address substance abuse within healthcare systems:
Misappropriation of Funds: Corruption within healthcare systems can result in the misappropriation of funds intended for substance abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. This can lead to a lack of resources for these essential services, hindering efforts to address substance abuse effectively.
Substandard Treatment: Corruption may lead to the provision of substandard or ineffective treatment for substance abuse. This can include the use of counterfeit or diluted medications, as well as the employment of unqualified personnel to administer treatment.
Lack of Oversight: Corruption can thrive in environments where there is a lack of oversight and accountability. Without proper monitoring and regulation, healthcare providers may engage in corrupt practices such as overprescribing medications or accepting bribes from pharmaceutical companies.
Barriers to Access: Corruption within healthcare systems can create barriers to access for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse. This can include long wait times, arbitrary fees, or demands for bribes in exchange for services. Addressing corruption within healthcare systems is essential for effectively tackling substance abuse. This requires implementing robust anti-corruption measures, improving transparency and accountability, and strengthening regulatory frameworks to prevent corrupt practices. By combating corruption, we can ensure that individuals
struggling with substance abuse receive the treatment and support they need to recover and lead healthy, productive lives.
2. An Analysis of Peer Education in Kenya: I will explore the effectiveness and impact of peer education programs in addressing various health and social issues in Kenya, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS prevention, sexual and reproductive health, substance abuse, and other public health concerns.
– Brief overview of peer education programs in Kenya
– Importance of peer education in addressing public health issues
– Contextual information about the prevalence of health and social issues in Kenya (e.g., HIV/AIDS, substance abuse)
– Overview of peer education as a strategy for addressing these issues
– Objectives of Peer Education Programs
– Specific objectives of peer education programs in Kenya
Challenges and Limitations
– Barriers to effective peer education (e.g., stigma, cultural barriers, lack of resources)
– Limitations of peer education programs in addressing certain issues
– An analysis of peer education in Kenya would provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these programs and offer recommendations for strengthening and scaling up peer education initiatives to address the country’s health and social challenges effectively.
3. Primary Healthcare as a Driver of UHC and Corruption
The topic will explore the intersection between primary healthcare (PHC) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), particularly in the context of corruption. Corruption can affect the relationship between Primary Healthcare and Universal Health Coverage: Access and Equity: Corruption within primary healthcare systems can undermine efforts to achieve UHC by limiting access to essential health services, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable populations. Resources meant for PHC may be misappropriated, leading to inequalities in access to healthcare.
Quality of Care: Corruption can compromise the quality of care provided at the primary healthcare level. This may include the use of substandard drugs, the employment of unqualified personnel, or the provision of unnecessary services, all of which can negatively impact health outcomes.
Financial Protection: Corruption within primary healthcare systems can lead to out-of-pocket payments for services that should be provided free of charge under UHC. This can push individuals and families further into poverty, defeating the purpose of UHC.
Trust and Confidence: Corruption erodes trust in the healthcare system, discouraging individuals from seeking care at the primary healthcare level. This can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, exacerbating health issues and increasing healthcare costs. To combat corruption and strengthen the role of Primary Healthcare as a driver of UHC, it is essential to implement robust accountability mechanisms, improve transparency in healthcare financing and procurement, and empower communities to demand accountability from healthcare providers and policymakers.
By addressing corruption within primary healthcare systems, we can ensure that UHC is achieved in a manner that is equitable, efficient, and effective, providing access to quality healthcare for all.
Speaker: Dr. Susan Kinyeki
With over 24 years of professional experience in Public Service, I have built a career dedicated to integrity, ethics, and compliance management. I hold a Ph.D. in healthcare service delivery, with my thesis focusing on the effect of governance on health service delivery in Kenya. My expertise includes the implementation of Performance Contracting, County Advisory Programmes, and the design of innovative instruments related to whistleblowers, integrity, and anti-corruption measures. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to accountability frameworks, risk management, governance, and internal quality control. I have a proven track record of strengthening organizational structures and capacities to respond effectively to crises, while also dissecting the cross-cutting nature of corruption and its impact on social and economic development, as well as the rule of law. Additionally, I have extensive experience in Court-Annexed Mediation, facilitating communication between disputants to reach mutual agreements. My approach involves clarifying issues, concerns, needs, and interests of all parties involved, ensuring fair and satisfactory resolutions. I am dedicated to sharing my expertise with governments, civil society, and private sector leaders, contributing to the advancement of integrity, accountability, and ethical governance practices worldwide.
Objectives:
- Examine how social accountability affect health care and economic development
- Investigate equity and access to quality health care
- Explore how corruption undermines health care
- Strengthen social accountability in health care service delivery
- Examine leadership in mitigating corruption
Date: Thursday, 20th of June 2024
Time: 3 pm Central Africa Time (CAT)
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1