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URGES PEOPLE TO JOIN HANDS WITH STATE GOVERNMENT TO ELIMINATE DRUG ABUSE FROM PUNJAB
SAYS, TOTAL STRENGTH OF OOAT CENTRES TO RISE TO 37 AFTER INCEPTION OF NEW CLINICS
JALANDHAR, MAY 19-
District Jalandhar is all set to have 26 new Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) clinics as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led state government has approved setting up of these additional clinics to cater to the needs of maximum drug-addicted patients.
Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said that these new centers would boost the district administration’s efforts in manifold to combat the drug menace by providing affected people treatment nearby their homes. Soliciting people’s support in making Punjab Government’s anti-drug drive a massive success in Jalandhar, Mr. Thori urged drug-addicted patients to join hands with the state government through maximum registration at these new centers. He categorically mentioned that the war against drugs could never be won without the equal participation of people, hence each and every single individual should come forward and make their contribution in these efforts.
The deputy commissioner mentioned that earlier a total of 11 OOAT clinics were functional in the district and with opening of these new centers, the total strength of clinics would rise to 37. The new centers would be set up at Bhogpur, Randhawa Masandan, Chitti, Rupewali, Dosanjh Kalan, Barapind, Bilga, Jamsher, Jandiala, Bundala, Mehatpur, Shankar, Malian Kalan, Talwan, Dada Colony, Khurla Kingra, Bhargo Camp, PHC Maqsudan, Dhanowali, Garha, Kazi Mandi, Basti Danishmanda, Aman Nagar, Basti Bawa Khel, Basti Nau, and Community Health Centre PAP. The DC also directed the health officials to launch a mammoth drive against drugs by roping in people residing nearby above mentioned localities so that these centers witness massive footfall.
Pointing out further, Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr. Jyoti Sharma said that modalities are underway to open new centers with training being imparted on the staff members selected for these centers. She said that the existing 11 OOAT clinics have so far registered over 16,000 patients since commencement in the district whereas these new centers would reinforce this strength to a great extent.
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