In the context of Cyprus' participation in the Pompidou Group, the Minister of Health, Mr Michael Hadjipandela, participated in the 18th Council of Europe Ministerial Conference on "Human rights at the heart of drugs and addictions policies", which took place on 13-14 December in Lisbon.
The Pompidou Group provides knowledge, support and solutions for effective, evidence-based drug policies. In a speech, Health Minister Michael Hadjipandela said that the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group provides great support to all its members in broadening policies to include addictive behaviour related to the use of illicit and licit substances such as alcohol and tobacco, as well as new forms of addictions such as internet gambling and gambling. He stressed that the aim is to assist Member States in fulfilling their obligations under the Council of Europe and United Nations Conventions when implementing their drug policies.
The Conference was held in view of the end of the Portuguese Presidency, offering countries the opportunity to exchange views on recent policy developments and challenges in the field of addiction.
During the Conference, the representatives of the Pompidou Group adopted the new Work Programme for The Ministers of Health also adopted the Lisbon Declaration, which will constitute a collective commitment for the purpose of establishing a common policy.
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