| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
INCB recommends increased morphine production for palliative care
INCB recommends increased morphine production for palliative care
In its 2024 Annual Report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) once again draws attention to a longstanding failure of the UN drug control regime: the persistent lack of, and stark disparities in access to affordable morphine. In doing so, the Report underscores the importance of opioids for severe pain management in palliative care and harm reduction, and of psychotropics to treat mental health conditions, including in situations of conflict. (IDPC, UK, 05.06.2025)
https://idpc.net/blog/2025/06/incb-recommends-increased-morphine-production-for-palliative-care