Khartoum: Minister of Youth and Sports, Professor Ahmed Adam, announced the inclusion of 'drug control' as a core component of the Ministry's five-year strategic plan, affirming that the Ministry is a key partner in national efforts to protect youth.
According to Sudan News Agency, during his meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from the Technical Anti-Narcotics Unit-a coalition of seven governmental and national institutions concerned with awareness and prevention-the Minister stressed that the principle of 'prevention before treatment' will guide the next phase, particularly in light of the complex post-war environment.
He underscored the need to develop innovative and unconventional awareness strategies to counter the increasingly sophisticated methods used to market narcotics, calling for the use of art, drama, and sports figures as effective tools to engage youth and ensure the impact of awareness campaigns.
He warned of the accelerating spread of drugs in various forms amid the current conditions, noting that war and irregular migration have created fertile ground for the proliferation of this global scourge, thereby intensifying the responsibility of national institutions.
The Minister pledged to mobilize the Ministry's youth and sports capacities to provide constructive engagement opportunities for young people, identifying them as the most targeted and vulnerable group.
The meeting comes within the framework of coordinated efforts among seven government entities seeking to unify initiatives under the Technical Anti-Narcotics Unit to ensure comprehensive national protection for youth and athletes.