Next week declared as Drug Prevention Week

2026-02-24 - 10:28

The week commencing March 01, 2026, has been officially declared Drug Prevention Week. This initiative is part of the “Ratama Ekata” (A Nation United) National Mission, a flagship program launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to eradicate drug abuse across Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government announced the special week following the guidelines set in Public Administration Circular 29/2025, which is shown below. All state institutions, provincial councils, and local government bodies have been instructed to prioritize drug prevention activities, focusing on awareness and community engagement to safeguard the youth and secure a drug-free future for the nation.