The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) through its Department of Human Development and Social Affairs has launched the 2024 report of the West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) in Banjul, The Gambia,on the 15th of October, 2025, as part of the battle against drug abuse in West Africa.
The West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) is a strategic ECOWAS project designed to improve the evidence-based policymaking by collecting data on drug demand and supply across the ECOWAS region and Mauritania. Through national focal points and surveillance sites, WENDU monitors drug use patterns, identifies emerging trends, and evaluates the effectiveness of regional interventions.
The 2024 WENDU Report represents the fifth edition of the regional analysis. It provides updated estimates and trends on drug use and the trafficking across West Africa. This data is critical for planning, programming, and advocacy.
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