MUSCAT: The National Committee for Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances has been entrusted with several tasks, including proposing the general national policy in the field of narcotics and psychotropic substances control to be adopted later by the Council of Ministers.
Moreover, the committee entails the development of the prevention and treatment plans in the fight against the illegal use of narcotics and psychotropic substances and following up on their implementation.
It further proposes draft laws, regulations and decisions related to drugs and psychotropic substances and coordinating cooperation between various governmental and non-governmental agencies in narcotics and psychotropic substances.
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Moreover, the committee is conducting and supporting scientific and field studies and research in the field of narcotics and psychotropic substances, and exchanging regional and international experiences in the field.
The committee convened on Wednesday for its first meeting for the year 2022 to review its course of action, terms of reference, and the available preventative and therapeutic programs in the Sultanate of Oman.
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Health and Chairman of the Committee, presided over the meeting with the presence of their Excellencies Members of Committee.
The meeting introduced the NCNPS and reviewed its tasks and most prominent achievements. Furthermore, current situation of drug issue and the available services were addressed and assessed.
Various topics on the committee’s affairs and specialisations were cited during the meeting.
