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  • NACADA to lead World Drug Day commemoration in Mombasa

    NACADA to lead World Drug Day commemoration in Mombasa

    Kenya is set to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) on June 26 at the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Mombasa.

    This year’s global theme, “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” comes as Kenya grapples with evolving substance abuse trends while doubling down on creative community-driven interventions.

    The event is expected to feature discussions on national drug control policy, public sensitisation on emerging synthetic substances, and a showcase of innovative rehabilitation models being piloted at the Miritini facility.

    Officials will also stress on the need for a balanced approach that combines law enforcement measures with public health-focused interventions to address the growing challenge of drug and substance abuse.

    NACADA said the commemoration will also provide an opportunity reaffirm the government’s commitment to inclusive and barrier-free treatment access through the expanded women’s recovery services at the Miritini centre.

    The event comes at a time when the country is intensifying efforts to strengthen partnerships among government agencies, communities and civil society organisations in the fight against illicit drugs.

  • Pastor Dorcas rallies coastal residents in rehabilitating addicts

    Pastor Dorcas rallies coastal residents in rehabilitating addicts

    Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has opened a medical camp at the Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Mombasa County.

    The camp targets those addicted to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse at the coastal town.

    Speaking during the opening of the camp Pastor Dorcas called on the community to be involved in rehabilitation of the addicts and integrate them back once they are treated.

    “We must help them (Addicts) to break free of the bondage and make deliberate actions so that we can get on the right path,” she said.

    During the event Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) donated Ksh 1 million towards the boy child program under the office of the spouse of the Deputy President.

    Coast General Hospital Acting CEO, Dr Wanjiru-Korir also pledged to partner in the initiative.

    Many of the addicts have lauded the program which they termed as their turning points.

    On Wednesday this week Pastor Dorcas opened a two-day medical camp targeting the addicts at the Railways Dispensary in Shimanzi area of Mombasa County.

    NACADA Director of compliance James Koskei pledged the support of the authority towards the program not just at the coast region but across the country.