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October 23, 2023

INCB highlights the need to ensure access to controlled medicines in Israel and Gaza

VIENNA, 23 October 2023 - The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian emergency in Israel and Gaza. With acute and growing humanitarian needs resulting from this emergency, INCB reminds States of their obligation to ensure the availability of internationally controlled narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for medical purposes...[Read more]

October 17, 2023

INCB mission to Uruguay

Vienna, 17 October 2023 - From 2 to 6 October 2023, the Board undertook a mission to Uruguay to discuss drug control policies and implementation of the international drug control treaties with senior Government officials and other stakeholders. The last mission to the country took place in 2015...[Read more]

October 11, 2023

Emergency in Afghanistan

VIENNA, 11 October 2023 - The International Narcotics Control Board is deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive destruction caused by the series of earthquakes that struck Afghanistan since last Saturday. The Board and its secretariat extend their deepest condolences to the people of Afghanistan at this difficult time. ...[Read more]

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