Matabeleland South requires $280,000 to combat drug addiction after officials identified severe resource gaps in prevention and treatment infrastructure. Provincial Affairs Minister Albert Nguluvhe said on Wednesday that the region lacks a functional rehabilitation center and relies on a Bulawayo hospital for patient referrals. Authorities plan to convert an old tuberculosis clinic in Jahunda into the primary recovery facility for substance abuse victims.
The Gwanda district launched a fundraising campaign with a target of $36,000 as part of the broader provincial effort. Police need fuel for patrol operations and equipment to conduct preliminary drug screenings at border crossings. The province will direct collected funds toward awareness programs, community projects, and recreational facilities designed to reduce substance dependency rates.
The government established a national committee that operates through seven strategic areas addressing supply chains, treatment access, and legal enforcement. District administrators must mobilize corporate partners, religious organizations and media outlets to spread information about addiction dangers. The rehabilitation center renovation is the highest priority, as the province currently cannot provide adequate care for affected residents.
The Gwanda district launched a fundraising campaign with a target of $36,000 as part of the broader provincial effort. Police need fuel for patrol operations and equipment to conduct preliminary drug screenings at border crossings. The province will direct collected funds toward awareness programs, community projects, and recreational facilities designed to reduce substance dependency rates.
The government established a national committee that operates through seven strategic areas addressing supply chains, treatment access, and legal enforcement. District administrators must mobilize corporate partners, religious organizations and media outlets to spread information about addiction dangers. The rehabilitation center renovation is the highest priority, as the province currently cannot provide adequate care for affected residents.
