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Rejoice Makoni
Herald Correspondent
Cimas has joined the fight against drug and substance abuse by establishing a drug and substance rehabilitation centre in Highlands, Harare, aimed at promoting an inclusive approach to healthcare delivery.
Recently Cabinet agreed that all idle provincial Covid-19 isolation centres should be converted into rehabilitation centres and drug rehabilitation services were being provided in Government and private health institutions under the “harm reduction, treatment and rehabilitation” pillar.
Speaking in Harare on Monday, Cimas managing director Tinotenda Mushapaidze emphasised on the importance of drug and substance rehabilitation centres.
“The alarming increase in cases of alcohol and substance abuse in Zimbabwe, particularly during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for accessible and effective rehabilitation services,” she said.
Recognising the gravity of this issue, Cimas Medical Aid Society extended coverage for alcohol and drug rehabilitation services to its members and they will benefit from evidence-based therapies, counselling, and a supportive environment that promotes holistic recovery and long-term sobriety.
Mushapaidze said Cimas was working with artistes like Holy Ten and Asaph in a drug and substance awareness campaign dubbed “It’s Never Too Late, Say No to Drugs”.
Government adopted a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approach to curb the practice, including intensification of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, rehabilitation, reduction of demand and elimination of supply and availability of illicit and over the counter substances and drugs on the market.
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