Seven more drug rehab centres to be opened

Fatimah says the state government wants to provide greater access to those seeking treatment for drug and substance abuse.

SARAWAK plans to set up seven more one-stop centres for addiction (Osca) to widen access to treatment and rehabilitation for individuals addicted to drugs and substances.

State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the additional centres would be set up in health clinics in Lawas, Limbang, Subis, Betong, Bau, Bintulu and Sibu, which have been identified as high-risk districts for drug abuse.