Projects on drug, substance abuse awarded
The Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with the National Committee for Narcotics and Psychoactive Substances (NCNPS), honoured the winning projects on drug and psychoactive substance abuse, at a ceremony held at the Movenpick Hotel on Monday.
As part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances due to their negative impact on individuals and society, MOH held the third edition of the community competition aimed at reducing drug and substance abuse in the sultanate.
The ward ceremony was inaugurated by H E Dr Mohammed Said al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, in the presence of ministers, undersecretaries, governors and walyees, along with representatives from various government and non-governmental sectors.
The competition aims to enhance the role of Wilayat Health Committees by encouraging them to adopt service projects that address priority issues within their communities.
It seeks to foster collaboration among community members and various sectors, promote community involvement in projects aimed at reducing drug and psychoactive substance abuse, and instill the concept of volunteerism.
The competition further encourages positive participation for the common good and strengthens social cohesion by addressing addiction issues and fostering innovation and creativity in problem-solving approaches.
At the end of the ceremony, the patron of the event honoured the winners of the third edition of the community competition. Salalah’s (Determined) project for a safe and promising society won the first place, while the second place was granted to Mutrah with a project that showcased resilience and teamwork under the slogan ‘Together We Unite’.
Rustaq received third place for its well-structured training programme aimed at achieving sustainable development, while the fourth place was obtained by two wilayats - Mudhaibi and Shinas.