Stakeholders in the health policy sector have been urged to embrace science-driven regulation in policymaking to support harm reduction efforts across Africa and improve public health outcomes.

This call was made during the fourth edition of the Harm Reduction Exchange in Nairobi, themed “Enabling Innovation in Harm Reduction through Science-Led Regulation and Policymaking.” The event brought together high-level policymakers, public health experts, media stakeholders, and representatives from the Bar, Hotels, and Liquor Traders association (BAHLITA).