In a powerful demonstration of private sector commitment to public health, Axis Solutions Healthcare participated in Zimbabwe’s official commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 28 June 2025. The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop, hosted by the Zimbabwe Medical Association at ZiMA House with support from the Ministry of Health, convened 150+ healthcare professionals to address the nation’s growing substance abuse crisis.
Keynote speaker Dr. Rukudzo Mwanuka delivered sobering statistics under the theme “Evidence is Clear—Invest in Prevention”:
- 57% of Zimbabweans aged 15-24 actively use drugs
- 50% of psychiatric admissions linked to substance abuse
- 90.9% of HIV patients battle alcohol use disorder
The time for passive concern is over. We need diagnostic tools in schools and ethical safeguards in pharmacies today declared Dr. Mwanuka identifying cannabis, cough syrups and crystal meth as the most abused substances.
Healthcare Solutions in the Spotlight
Axis Solutions showcased three critical interventions:
- On-the-spot drug screening kits for schools and clinics
- LumiraDx diagnostic systems for comprehensive testing
- Enhanced Hospital Management System (HMS) to track prescription abuse
Axis Solutions announced a 3-point action plan:
- National Screening Initiative: Partnering with schools and clinics for widespread testing
- HIV-Substance Abuse Integrated Care: Digital platform development underway
- Pharmacy Ethics Program: HMS enhancements to curb illegal drug sales
Our technologies map directly to the crisis points identified Axis Healthcare during live demonstrations to health officials.
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