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Stigma Denies Drug Use Victims Access To Help — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned against the social and structural stigmatization of drug use victims, which he said prevents them from accessing needed care and support. This is as the Chairman of the MTN Foundation, Julius Adelusi- Adeluyi, has advised that the issue of drug abuse must be tackled as a situation of national […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned against the social and structural stigmatization of drug use victims, which he said prevents them from accessing needed care and support.
This is as the Chairman of the MTN Foundation, Julius Adelusi- Adeluyi, has advised that the issue of drug abuse must be tackled as a situation of national emergency.
This is as the Chairman of the MTN Foundation, Julius Adelusi- Adeluyi, has advised that the issue of drug abuse must be tackled as a situation of national emergency.
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Speaking on the occasion of the celebration of the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu expressed his endorsement of the theme of the celebration which is “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention.”
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He said the theme stresses the imperative to prioritize the well-being and dignity of individuals affected by drug abuse, recognizing their inherent worth and the importance of providing them with effective prevention and treatment interventions.
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