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5,520 drug users received treatment, 612 recovered: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the Assembly that as of January 2025, a total of 5,520 injection drug users have received treatment from Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) centers. Of these, 612 have completed treatment and returned to the mainstream of healthy, normal l
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Rifampicin drug used in TB treatment is expected to be commissioned later
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The drug Rifampicin, which is used in serious bacterial infections, particularly Tuberculosis, is expected to be commissioned this year.
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Hepatitis C screenings to be expanded in Taiwan: Health Minister
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan is ramping up hepatitis C screenings among prisoners, drug users, and individuals with chronic diseases as part of its plan to eliminate the virus by 2025, five years ahead of the WHO's target. Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan emphasised the country's confidence in earning gold-tier cert
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Haryana: Rahul blames BJP for rising unemployment, crime, and drug use; pr
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday blames the BJP government for rising unemployment, crimes and drugs in Haryana.
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Pakistan: Student drug trafficking network disrupted in Multan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has dismantled a drug trafficking network in Southern Punjab targeting students through social media. The operation led to the arrest of two brothers and the seizure of significant quantities of ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cannabis. This initiative is part of
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Dire need to combat drug addiction, only 1 in 11 addicted get treatment: U
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Noting the lack of reach to drug disorder treatment, it added that out of an estimated 64 million people worldwide suffering from drug use disorders, only one in 11 receives treatment.
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Pune Drug video Case : Two more arrested sent to police custody till June
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
One of the youths was detained in Pune, while the other was apprehended in Mumbai by the Pune Crime Branch on Tuesday. They were later produced before the session court and granted police custody till June 29.
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Pak: Senor citizen brutally assaulted for arguing with drug addicts in Kar
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A senior citizen was brutally assaulted by a group of drug users after confronting them about openly using drugs outside his residence
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Himachal Governor flags off drug-free India campaign
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Emphasising the state's commitment, he noted, "Our entire governance system is associated with this campaign against drug addiction." He expressed particular concern about the rise in synthetic drug use and recommended that educational institutions across the state screen the Brahma Kumaris'
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Zimbabwe Cricket clears all-rounder duo Madhevere, Mavuta to make return i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday cleared all-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta to return to competitive cricket after the duo completed their four-month suspensions which were imposed due to "recreational drug use".
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Madhevere, Mavuta banned for four months by Zimbabwe Cricket "for recreati
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday banned all-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta from cricket for four months for recreational drug use.
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3.5 million drug users in Afghanistan, unveiling hidden struggles under Ta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Afghanistan is home to approximately 3.5 million drug users, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of the country's total population, Khaama Press reported citing a report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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