Monrovia – The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the Multisectoral Committee on Drugs and Substance Abuse, has officially launched a comprehensive five-year national framework aimed at combating the growing drug and substance abuse crisis in the country. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) [email protected]The plan, known as the National Anti-Drug Action Plan (NADAP) 2025–2030, was unveiled on Thursday, December 18, 2025 and is designed to address the serious threat drugs pose to public health, national security, and the future of Liberia’s young population. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Liberia, and in my capacity as Minister of Health and Chair of the Multisectoral Steering Committee, I hereby officially launch and declare operational the National Anti-Drug Action Plan (2025–2030),” she declared. Dr. Ziah disclosed that an estimated 20 percent of Liberian youth reportedly abuse drugs, citing UNFPA data. He explained that the implementation framework establishes four leadership levels, including the Multisectoral Steering Committee, Technical Working Group, County Anti-Drug Committees, and Community Anti-Drug Action Teams.

Source: Front Page Africa December 19, 2025 09:21 UTC