ANTI-DRUGS CAMPAIGN TO BE
INTENSIFIED
“The
anti-harmful-drugs forces will be intensified without any hesitations,” President Jakaya M. Kikwete told the nation
during the International Day to observe campaign against drug abuse and illicit
trafficking. The Day was observed at Bagamoyo, the historical coastal town which was designated
as capital of the then Tanganyika during the German colonial era in 19th
century.
The
stern warning which he described it with a clenched fist, will be intensified
without any hesitations and the tempo will be maintained. He said that it was a
clear intention of the Government to arrest the
scenario of the illicit trafficking and drug abuse so that it does not become worst.
He
clarified that although there were established forces to combat the illicit
drug traffickers and drug abusers but another organ will be created which will
be even more powerful and will carry the force of a powerful punch. At the same
time he called on the community to keep away from harmful drugs and not to
involve in intoxicants.
He
further advised hospitals and clinics to give proper treatment and counseling to
the victims of drug users and intoxicants. The Day to combat drug abuse and
illicit trafficking is observed internationally on 26th June every
year. Present at the event, among many prominent leaders, included the Minister
for Health Dr. Seif Rashid.
Several
persons who had fallen victim to the usage of harmful drugs and intoxicants,
confessed openly the dreadful harms it had on victims.
A
procession of school students and members of the public, carried “loud messages”
of anti-drugs campaign passed by the
Presidential Dais, led by the police brass band.
Story by Abdul Hai
www.bagamoyonews.blogspot.com
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