Durban, South Africa champions harm reduction project to aide homeless community in lockdown

In previous episodes, we’ve talked about how cities are addressing both opiate misuse and homelessness. We’ve covered everything from human-centered support programs to AI models aimed at homeless prevention. Today, Olivia from our team chats with Professor Monique Marks in Durban, South Africa to learn more about their first of its kind harm reduction initiative. Let’s learn how the COVID-19 crisis created an opportunity to shift culture and make the seemingly impossible happen in Durban. Read  more.

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Featured government: Durban, ZA & eThekwini Municipality, ZA

Episode guests: Prof. Monique Marks, Head of UFC@DUT

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