Muttrah wins 2nd position in community competition for efforts to curb drug abuse
As its efforts to spread community awareness of antinarcotics and psychotropic substances, wilayat of Muttrah won the second position in the community competition's third edition that aims to curb abuse of drugs and psychotropic substances.
The wilayat was given recognition during a ceremony that was organised by the Ministry of Health on Monday to honour the winning projects in the competition.
H E Dr Mohammed bin Saeed al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs sponsored the event, which was held At the Mövenpick Hotel Muscat, a release stated.
H E Dr Hilal bin Ali bin Hilal al Sabti, the Minister of Health; and their excellencies, secretaries, governors, and walis attended the ceremony along with several representatives of governmental and private institutions.
The National Campaign to Antinarcotics and Psychotropic Substances in Muttrah with a slogan ‘ Together we join together’ stresses that unity and combined individual, institutional, and voluntary efforts are the best way to spread knowledge about devastating impact of drug abuse; and help build a healthy and safe society.
The campaign included public events and various awareness activities aimed at educating the society about drugs' risks and their negative effects and involve the community and those recovering from addiction.
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Today we celebrate a major success, which we have achieved because of our joint efforts... Muttrah has proven its ability to be a role model ABDUL HAMID AL KHAROUSI
abuse also saw organisation of seminars and workshops in schools, public councils, and mosques, and various programmes to train cadres about drugs and smoking risks.
“Today we celebrate a major success, which we have achieved because of our joint efforts and cooperation,” said Abdul Hamid al Kharousi, Muttrah deputy wali and the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Project Team’s head.
“Muttrah got second position in the competition to combat narcotics and psychotropic substances. This success was achieved by the combined efforts of various parties, from government institutions and individuals to local organisations, who worked to educate society about the dangers of drug abuse and their negative impact on individuals and the society at large.”
Kharousi indicated that this achievement reflects “awareness in our society to combat this scourge that threatens our youth’s future”. He emphasised that Muttrah has proven its ability to be a role model for cooperation, which enhances the safe and healthy environment that it achieved.
“We ask Allah to grant us all success to continue these efforts, and help us remain resolute to face challenges and build a strong and cohesive society for stability and security.”
Twenty-eight wilayats participated in the third edition of the community competition, which aims to limit drugs and psychotropic substances, among which, 19 projects qualified for the competition.
Muscat governorate participated in two projects representing Muttrah and Bawshar.
A multi-sectoral team from the ministries of Health, Education, Social Development; the General Administration of the Control of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances; and the Executive Office of National Committee for Drug Prevention participated in the evaluation, a release stated.
This competition aims to motivate community members and youth to do projects that reduce drug abuse in all wilayats, in cooperation with local health committees.
The competition includes cultural, sports and entertainment activities that positively promote youth’s healthy behaviours and energies.