Centre to train 10,000 healthcare workers in drug de-addiction by 2029
India's health ministry started a program to train 10,000 healthcare professionals to handle substance use disorders. The goal is to better prevent, diagnose, and treat addictions to opioids and alcohol. During the current fiscal year, 2,000 people will receive training. The ministry plans to increase these numbers over the next two years. Training will happen at various healthcare institutions using both online and offline methods.
India's health ministry has initiated a program to train 10,000 healthcare professionals on substance use disorders. The program aims to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction to substances like alcohol and opioids. In the current fiscal year, 2,000 personnel will be trained, with further increments planned over the next two years. Training will be provided through both online and offline methods across various healthcare institutions.