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Minister Lubna details new drug recovery programme

18 Jan 2025

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Aishath Leah

Minister of State for Homeland Security and Technology Uza Lubna Mohamed Zahir Hussain --- Photo: PSM News

State Minister for Homeland Security and Technology, Uza Lubna Mohamed Zahir Hussain, has announced plans to implement community-based drug rehabilitation alongside existing detox centres, featuring buprenorphine treatment under medical supervision. The voluntary programme will be hospital-based and requires adequate parental supervision for participation. The initiative aims to address capacity issues at current facilities whilst strengthening psychosocial support through NGO partnerships.


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