NACOC, GES strengthen school-based drug prevention in Eastern Region

MFM trains 130 counsellors to tackle rising teen drug abuse

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Drug Day the Mountain Top Rehabilitation Centre (MTRC), the addiction prevention and treatment arm of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, trained 130 guidance counsellors from government secondary schools across Lagos in substance use prevention, early identification, counselling and referral systems. The two-day event, aimed at tackling the [] The post MFM trains 130 counsellors to tackle rising teen drug abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.

NACOC trains SHS Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on drug prevention strategies

The Eastern Regional Command (ERC) of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Promasidor Ghana, has organised a seminar for Senior High School (SHS) Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on school-based drug prevention in Koforidua.

Dismiss students involved in drug use on campuses – Education Minister directs GES

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service (GES) to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs on school campuses. He said the directive forms part of a wider national effort to protect The post Dismiss students involved in drug use on campuses – Education Minister directs GES appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

नियमविपरीत सञ्चालित शैक्षिक परामर्श संस्था कारबाहीको दायरामा

दमक। जिल्लामा नियमविपरीत सञ्चालित शैक्षिक परामर्श संस्था कारबाहीको दायरामा आएका छन्। नेपाल शैक्षिक परामर्श व्यवसायी संघ (इक्यान) झापाले जिल्लामा झन्डै २०० वटा शैक्षिक परामर्श संस्था नियमविपरीत सञ्चालन हुँदै आएको दाबी गरेको छ। इक्यानको परामर्शमा इलाका प्रहरी कार्यालयले जिल्लाका विभिन्न स्थानमा अनुगमन गरी कानुनअनुसार दर्ता नभएका शैक्षिक परामर्श दाता संस्थाको कागजात जफत गरी कारबाहीको दायरामा ल्याइएको []

Drogues en milieu scolaire en guinée : près de 30% des jeunes exposés à la chicha (enquête nationale)

Lors d’une rencontre tenue ce jeudi 26 juin 2026 à Conakry, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de lutte contre l’abus et le trafic illicite de drogues, l’Institut itinérant de formation et de prévention intégrées contre la drogue et autres conduites addictives (IIFPIDCA) a présenté les résultats d’une enquête nationale sur la consommation de substances []

FSK UiTM lancar tiga perkhidmatan baharu kesihatan komuniti

PUNCAK ALAM: Fakulti Sains Kesihatan (FSK), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) melancarkan tiga perkhidmatan baharu bagi memperkukuh penawaran kesihatan dan kesejahteraan komuniti. Tiga perkhidmatan itu ialah Perkhidmatan Eksekutif Pusat Rehabilitasi dan Perkhidmatan Klinikal (PRPK) FSK, Unit Perkembangan dan Intervensi Awal Kanak-kanak (Ui-PEKA) FSK serta Perkhidmatan Psikologi Kesihatan. FSK UiTM dalam kenyataan berkata, ketiga-tiga perkhidmatan itu dijangka ... Read more The post FSK UiTM lancar tiga perkhidmatan baharu kesihatan komuniti appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Anti-Drug Campaign Mobilises Youths Against Substance Abuse

Stakeholders and youth advocates have renewed their commitment to protecting young Nigerians from the dangers of substance abuse during the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, commemorated in Abuja. The event, organised by Adorable Foundation International under its Societal Awareness Campaign Against Drug Abuse (ASACADA), featured the grand finale of Queen ASACADA [] The post Anti-Drug Campaign Mobilises Youths Against Substance Abuse appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres – ACPN tells FG

Pharmacists under the auspices of Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, have called on the federal government to without waisting more time, recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres. ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Ambrose Ezeh made this suggestion in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday. Ezeh said that the presence of pharmacies [] Recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres – ACPN tells FG

Granville Primary and Infant School Therapeutic Playroom Officially Opened

Students at Granville Primary and Infant School in Trelawny will now have access to dedicated therapeutic support, following the recent opening of a specially designed play therapy room aimed at []

Cigna & Community Medical Centers in Contract Dispute

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cigna Healthcare members have been placed on notice about a contract dispute with Community Medical Centers. In a letter to p...

FG committed to dismantling drug cartels – SGF Akume

– Substance use summit convened to mobilise National Action Plan against drug scourge, says Marwa – UNODC, Health Ministry seek translation of commitment into practical, measurable action The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting The post FG committed to dismantling drug cartels – SGF Akume appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Family Care Authority Organises Dialogue Session Titled “Prevention is a Shared Responsibility” to Strengthen the Role of Families in Protecting Children from Drug Abuse

The Family Care Authority (FCA) organised an open dialogue session titled “Prevention is a Shared Responsibility: Towards an Aware Family and a Drug-Safe Community”, at Khalifa A Municipal Presence Centre, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The session brought together representatives from government entities, alongside experts and specialists in prevention, treatment, [] The post Family Care Authority Organises Dialogue Session Titled “Prevention is a Shared Responsibility” to Strengthen the Role of Families in Protecting Children from Drug Abuse appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Local clinics, walking clubs: Korea’s new blueprint for grassroots health care

Local clinics, walking clubs: Korea’s new blueprint for grassroots health care

New Cancer Support Centre Opens in Pilar de la Horadada

The Spanish Association Against Cancer has opened a permanent new base in Pilar de la Horadada, strengthening the support and services available to cancer patients and their families. Pilar de la Horadada Town Council has formally granted the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC) free use of a municipal property in Parque 30 de Julio, [] The post New Cancer Support Centre Opens in Pilar de la Horadada appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Haitian medical students demand relocation of teaching hospital in capital

The institution in gang-controlled downtown Port-au-Prince plays a vital role in clinical training for young doctors.

Video highlights ‘Belfast’s serious drug problem’ as councillor renews calls for safe consumption centre

Drug consumption rooms, where people can take substances under medical supervision, remain illegal in Northern Ireland

General : GPMS Calls For Regular Mental Health Screenings At All Educational Institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS) has proposed that regular mental health screenings be carried out at all educational institutions to identify at-risk students at an early stage.

UC students hold clinic with free medical, dental, vision care this weekend

This weekend, University of Cincinnati students will offer a variety of medical services completely free of charge. On Saturday and Sunday, Students involved with UC’s student chapter of Remote Area Medical will head to St. Xavier High School in Finneytown at 600 West North Bend Road to provide free medical, dental and vision care for [] The post UC students hold clinic with free medical, dental, vision care this weekend appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

38 learners at ‘high-risk’ of mental health crisis after Tacloban shooting

The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday that 38 ‘high-risk’ learners in San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City will require long-term psychological interventions after the fatal school shooting in June. During the Senate Committee on Basic Education hearing on Thursday, DepEd Undersecretary for Governance and Operations Malcolm S. Garma said that []