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MP Trains 12,000 Volunteers and Approves De‑Addiction Centres in 11 Districts
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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A Member of Parliament has overseen the training of 12,000 anti‑drug volunteers and authorized new de‑addiction centres in 11 districts to strengthen the fight against substance abuse.
The parliamentarian announced the completion of a large‑scale training programme that equipped 12,000 volunteers with skills to identify and intervene in drug‑related incidents. The volunteers, drawn from local communities, received guidance on counseling, awareness‑raising and coordination with law‑enforcement agencies.
In parallel, the MP sanctioned the establishment of new de‑addiction centres across 11 districts. These facilities are intended to provide medical and rehabilitative support to individuals struggling with substance dependence, complementing existing health‑sector efforts.
The dual initiative reflects a broader strategy to curb drug abuse at the grassroots level, combining community mobilisation with expanded treatment infrastructure. Officials said the centres will be operational within the coming months, pending final approvals and staffing.
Stakeholders, including health officials and local NGOs, welcomed the move, noting that increased volunteer capacity and dedicated treatment hubs are critical to addressing rising concerns about drug misuse in the region.
The program is part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen preventive and curative measures against narcotics, aiming for measurable reductions in addiction rates over the next year.
In parallel, the MP sanctioned the establishment of new de‑addiction centres across 11 districts. These facilities are intended to provide medical and rehabilitative support to individuals struggling with substance dependence, complementing existing health‑sector efforts.
The dual initiative reflects a broader strategy to curb drug abuse at the grassroots level, combining community mobilisation with expanded treatment infrastructure. Officials said the centres will be operational within the coming months, pending final approvals and staffing.
Stakeholders, including health officials and local NGOs, welcomed the move, noting that increased volunteer capacity and dedicated treatment hubs are critical to addressing rising concerns about drug misuse in the region.
The program is part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen preventive and curative measures against narcotics, aiming for measurable reductions in addiction rates over the next year.