Key Takeaways
- Nadir Gabol, Sindh government spokesperson, visited the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed ANF MATRC Centre.
- The centre offers medical facilities and vocational training to drug rehabilitation patients.
- A new DIGP South Drug Screening Centre was also inaugurated in collaboration with Sindh Police.
Nadir Gabol, the spokesperson for the Government of Sindh, conducted a detailed inspection of the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed ANF MATRC (Drug Rehabilitation) Centre in Lyari. The visit aimed to review the medical facilities, residential arrangements, and rehabilitation programmes offered at the centre.
During his tour, Gabol expressed satisfaction with the quality of services provided by the facility, praising the professionalism and dedication of the doctors and staff. He highlighted the importance of such centres in treating drug-dependent youth and helping them reintegrate into society as productive members.
The ANF MATRC Centre is one of five rehabilitation facilities operating under Sindh government support. Gabol’s visit underscored the commitment of the provincial administration to combatting narcotics, emphasizing the role these centres play in providing comprehensive treatment and vocational training.
Following his inspection of the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed ANF MATRC Centre, Gabol proceeded to the newly established DIGP South Drug Screening Centre in Kalakot. This centre was set up in collaboration with Sindh Police and aims to support individuals suffering from drug addiction through a rehabilitation strategy.
Speaking on the occasion, Nadir Gabol reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating narcotics from the province. He stated that the rehabilitation centre in Lyari would play a vital role in treating and rehabilitating drug-dependent youth, enabling them to become productive members of society. Gabol further emphasized the importance of providing quality healthcare, psychological counselling, social reintegration, and vocational training to ensure successful reintroduction into society.
The DIGP South Drug Screening Centre is part of an ongoing initiative by the Sindh government to address drug addiction through comprehensive rehabilitation strategies. The centre’s objectives include screening individuals for drug use, offering treatment options, and facilitating their return to a productive life within the community.
Gabol’s visit highlighted the collaborative efforts between the ANF, Sindh Police, and the provincial government in addressing drug abuse. These initiatives aim to provide holistic support to those affected by addiction, ensuring they receive the necessary care and training to lead fulfilling lives.
The rehabilitation centre established in Lyari with the support of the ANF would play a vital role in the treatment and rehabilitation of drug-dependent youth.
Nadir Gabol, Government of Sindh spokesperson
The government is taking concrete measures to ensure that residents of rehabilitation centres receive quality healthcare, psychological counselling, social reintegration, and vocational training, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity.
Nadir Gabol, Government of Sindh spokesperson
