Government Opens Opportunity for Establishment of Private Drug Treatment Centers

Opportunities are open for private individuals interested in establishing and operating drug treatment centers. Article 47(n) of the Narcotics Act provides for the establishment of treatment centers for private individuals or organizations to provide treatment to drug users.

The NDA said a briefing will be held on the 17th of this month at 10:00 am and the submission of proposals will be held on the 22nd at 10:00 am.

The treatment centers run by the NDA include the Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Hinmafushi, a Halfway House in Hulhumalé, a Drug Detoxification and Community Rehabilitation Center in Hanimaadhoo, a Drug Detoxification and Community Rehabilitation Center in Thinadhoo, a Drug Treatment and detoxification center in Fuvamulah and a Drug Detoxification and Community Rehabilitation Centre in Addu City, Hithadhoo.