On August 30, 2024, CSEA, represented by Dr. Adedeji Adeniran and Adaora Ofodum, participated in a stakeholder validation meeting for the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI 2.0). This meeting, held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, was in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The purpose of the gathering was to review the TCDI initiatives and discuss the incorporation of new themes into the DRC dashboard. Patrice Milambo, Director of the national program to combat drug addiction and toxic substances from the MOH, delivered the opening remarks, while Patrick Shamba Bakengela PhD, DG Country Lead in DRC, provided an introduction outlining the objectives of TCDI 1.0 and 2.0.
Dr. Adeniran gave an overview of CSEA and its role in TCDI 2.0, while Adaora outlined CSEA's responsibilities and expectations as a sustainability partner for the initiative. By the end of the meeting, two new themes were selected for the dashboard: “Prevention and Awareness” and “Shisha and New Products”.