What Ministry of Health is recommending to address drug abuse

With rising drug use among youth, 1 in 37 using cannabis and 1 in 20 using alcohol, the Ministry of Health is urging a multi-pronged approach to curb the trend.

Recommendations include empowering communities to report drug-related activities and support victims, conducting continuous public sensitisation, and partnering with NGOs, faith groups, and other government bodies for coordinated interventions.

The ministry also plans to introduce CPD-accredited short courses on substance abuse for professionals.

These measures aim to strengthen awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts as Kenya confronts a growing youth drug abuse crisis.