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Pres. inaugurates rehab center in Hanimaadhoo

President Ibrahim Mohamed on Sunday inaugurated the Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation Center in Hanimaadhoo island of Haa Dhaal atoll.

The center was officially inaugurated during the President's ongoing campaign trail, at a stop in Hanimaadhoo island. Following the inauguration, the President toured the center and inquired about the services offered from the center.

National Drug Agency (NDA) said the rehab center was established with the same facilities offered in the rehab center in capital Male'. The center will officially begin operation as soon as the the required number of staff are hired.

Establishing rehabilitation centers in three areas of Maldives in addition to Male' is a presidential pledge of President Solih, targeted to be achieved within the first 100 day of administration. A rehab center has been established in southernmost Addu city under the pledge.