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Illicit drugs
I have problems with the use of illicit drugs. Where to get help?
In Slovenia, a network of sources of help has been developed over the years in the field of treatment of drug users, which are accessible within the health care system and through harm reduction programs in the field of drugs and homelessness. The list of providers includes information on health and social services for people […]
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Project activities
We are actively involved in more than 90 Slovenian and international projects covering various areas of health and general public health problems.
Hemp
Health experts oppose legalisation and deregulation of cannabis for personal use
Many health professionals, who face the consequences of cannabis (mis)use on a daily basis, firmly oppose any legalisation or deregulation of cannabis for personal use. Ahead of the referendum on the use of cannabis for personal use, experts warn that the legalisation of cannabis carries significant risks for the health of individuals and society as […]
Communicable diseases
Travel clinics of NIJZ
Vaccinations and prescriptions (including malaria prophylaxis) for travellers and other vaccinations (e.g. vaccination against influenza, tick-borne encephalitis, Human papillomavirus, varicella-zoster vaccine etc.).
For better public health
For better public health
Noncommunicable diseases
Final Conference of the EU-funded project EUROHELICAN – Accelerating gastric cancer reduction in Europe through Helicobacter pylori eradication
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