adminLaura Maposa
DEPUTY Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr John Mangwiro, has said the use of cannabis is restricted to medicinal and research purposes only.
In 2018, Zimbabwe became the second African country, after Lesotho, to legalise the production of cannabis for medicinal and research purposes.
“I am happy that MCAZ, in your Circular 17 of 2022, took the initiative and invited players who want to use cannabinoid-based products (BD products) as complementary medicines to register with the authority.
“The Government will not tolerate any abuse of cannabis licences and criminal diversion of this controlled substance.
“Let me emphasise that the use of cannabis is restricted to medicinal and research purposes only.
“I call upon the MCAZ to be vigilant as they licence and monitor this sector.”
He added:
“As a ministry, we also encourage local professionals not to be left behind, if there are genuine socio-economic and environmental benefits that accrue from cannabis.
“The Government is committed to building an internationally competitive cannabis industry that is predicated on integrity and policy consistency.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter