University of Basrah Participates in Coordination Meeting to Strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts in the Province
The Director of the University Counseling and Psychological Guidance Center at the University of Basrah, Dr. Heba Majeed Issa, participated in the coordination meeting of the Committee on Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, hosted by the Basrah office of the Communications and Media Commission, with the attendance of representatives from relevant governmental entities in the province.
Participants discussed mechanisms to enhance cooperation among concerned institutions in addressing the drug crisis, emphasizing the pivotal role of the media in raising public awareness of its risks and negative consequences.
The meeting also reviewed proposals to activate the role of media outlets and telecommunications companies in supporting the committee’s objectives and educating society, thereby promoting a culture of prevention and contributing to reducing the spread of drugs.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on the continuation of coordination between governmental, security, and academic institutions, as well as civil society organizations, and the unification of media and awareness efforts to achieve effective outcomes in combating drugs across the province.
Department of Media and Government Communication
