Membership

Join the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users, and make a difference to the health of people who use drugs.
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INHSU’s global network is committed to creating a world where people who use drugs have equitable access to the services, treatment, and care they need to live healthier lives. 

We believe that through the collaboration of researchers, clinicians, advocates, and communities of people who use drugs, we can fight the shame and stigma our communities so often face, drive change on a global scale, and ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs. Together, we can make a difference.

Who should join INHSU?

 

Our network’s focus is on the health of people who use drugs, with a specific focus on hepatitis C, other infectious diseases, and harms related to drug use. We welcome people from all sectors, from epidemiology and clinical services to frontline service providers and peer support workers. 

Community members

At the heart of our network is the voice of people with a lived or living experience drug use or viral hepatitis or other infectious diseases. 

 

 Healthcare professionals

Clinicians, nurses, allied health, and all those working in the health of people who use drugs will benefit from the network.

 Researchers

From senior academics to early career researchers, all are welcome to join INHSU, with myriad opportunities to network and showcase work.

 

Advocates

Advocates, policymakers, community workers and more are all part of INHSU. 

Member benefits

  • Enjoy discounted registration rates to the Annual Conference 
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities including:
  • Contribution to the annual conference, and other events, through committee participation or abstract review
  • International networking opportunities through our Special Interest Groups such as INHSU Prisons, plus EMCR, Nurses and Community Committees
  • Reviewing opportunities including global policy, clinical, and research projects
  • Join the mentor/mentee pool and collaborate with members globally
  • Raise awareness of your work and your organisation with INHSU promotional opportunities on social media, website and email
  • Member-only events every year
  • Monthly newsletter with current professional development opportunities at INHSU plus other sector opportunities
  • Exclusive Ask Me Anything’s (AMAs) for members. If you have a work challenge you are not sure how to tackle, we can connect you with another member who may be able to help
  • Contribute to the governance of the organisation by voting at the annual General Assembly Meeting and/or standing for election to join our Governing Board, made up of representatives from across the world 
  • Opportunity to be connected with key opinion leaders in the fields of hepatitis, drug policy, and the broader health of people who use drugs
  • Opportunity to suggest research for inclusion in our monthly e-news publication, shared with 3,500 people globally

What our members say

“INSHU Prisons Special Interest Group has allowed me to expand my network, learn from others, and advance and advocate for hepatitis C care in the custodial sector worldwide,” Dr Nadine Kronfli, Canada

“INHSU isn’t a narrow, conservative network – it’s a very diverse group of people who share common goals and come at it from a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines,” Professor Greg Dore, Australia. 

“INHSU connects me with like-minded individuals, committed to improving the lives of people who use drugs. Joining has helped empower me to do my Masters in Public Health. ,” Louise Hansford, Hepatitis C Elimination Coordinator, England.

Membership pricing

 

The INHSU membership year is 1st July – 30th June each year.

We do not offer pro-rata memberships. To maximise your membership, it is best to join from 1st July. 

Membership category Annual Fee Description

Full membership

€90 per year We offer 1, 3 or 5-year full memberships.

Nurses

€30 per year We offer 1, 3 or 5-year nurses memberships. You will need to provide a copy of your nurse’s ID during registration.

Allied Health

€30 per year

We offer 1, 3 or 5-year allied health memberships. This category is for pharmacists, social workers, occupational therapists, paramedics, and psychologists. If you are a different allied health professional, please contact us at [email protected] to see if you are eligible for this category. You will need to upload a valid ID during the application process.

Low-and-middle-income country membership

€30 per year

We offer 1, 3 or 5-year Low-and-middle-income country memberships. Countries that are considered Low-Income Economies and Lower-Middle Income Economies by the World Bank. Please click here to view the World Bank website for the latest information on world economy classifications.

Community workers

€30 per year We offer 1, 3 or 5-year community workers memberships. To be eligible, you must be employed by a not-for-profit community organisation or work for a community-based organisation or direct-action group.

 

Student

Complimentary  A student is defined as a holder of a full-time student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution or an international student card. 

Community

Complimentary  A person with lived experience of hepatitis and/or HIV and/or drug use. There are 1, 3, and 5-year community memberships available.

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Join INHSU and meet peers from over 50 countries, united in the mission to improve the health and human rights of people who use drugs. 

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