Cabinet will next week discuss the Drug-Free World International’s proposal for a partnership in the establishment of a new Drug Rehabilitation Centre for Fiji and the Pacific.
Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa said this after receiving the proposal at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Suva yesterday.
“The Minister (Health Minister) will submit that to the next Cabinet meeting which will sit next week,” Mr Ravunawa said.
“Hopefully, we can get this off the ground.
“It’s good for Fiji.”
He said it was important that all stakeholders take a strong step towards the fight against drug abuse and the use of illicit drugs.
“Our young population are affected by this and it has become a moral burden for the government, society and the household.
“Unfortunately, we do not have a rehab centre to focus on reversing the effects of illicit drugs off our population.”
He said St Giles Hospital was dealing more with mental health.
“It is not to do with the abuse of illicit drugs that affects our vulnerable population at the moment.
“We welcome you (Drug-Free World International) and thank you for being passionate about what you want to propose to the government of Fiji to take on board.”
