{
  "id": 18268561,
  "title": "Forum recommends dedicated fund, centre to support people recovering from substance use disorder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/forum-recommends-dedicated-fund-centre-to-support-people-recovering",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/11/2026/forum-recommends-dedicated-fund-centre-to-support-people-recovering-from-substance-use-disorder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - A national dialogue session has proposed establishing a dedicated fund and centre to assist people recovering from substance use disorders, alongside creating an integrated framework to aid their social integration. The recommendations, announced by National Human Rights Committee Secretary-General Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali, aim to enhance support for individuals beyond medical treatment, eliminate obstacles to their full participation in society, and ensure recovery sustainability through collaborative efforts involving governments, families, and communities.\n\nKey recommendations include the development of legislative frameworks and public policies to remove barriers for recovery ambassadors in integrating into various aspects of life. Participants called for establishing a permanent centre where recovery ambassadors can meet, discuss challenges, and draw from their experiences to raise awareness, educate the public, and promote prevention of substance-related risks. Addressing social stigma was deemed essential for sustainable recovery and reintegration, with a call for joint community initiatives and strengthened communication among stakeholders.\n\nThe recommendations also emphasized the need for a joint institutional framework to support the post-treatment phase and ensure better integration and coordination among institutions offering services to recovering individuals. A dedicated fund, under the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, was proposed to bolster assistance for recovering individuals as they rebuild their lives and return to society. The importance of continuous healthcare, medical follow-up, and behavioral support was stressed, as these services form the foundation of sustainable recovery.\n\nNHRC Vice-Chairman Dr Mohammed Saif Al Kuwari highlighted the interconnected social, economic, and health dimensions of the issue, stressing that recovery doesn't end when an individual leaves a healthcare institution. He warned that discrimination and social exclusion could exacerbate relapse risks, hinder rehabilitation, and prevent individuals from rebuilding their lives. Naufar Center Director-General Dr Khalifa Jiham Al Kuwari emphasized that respect for human rights is integral to quality healthcare, stressing that recovering individuals need understanding, respect, and a supportive environment.\n\nThe dialogue session brought together representatives from various ministries, including interior, labour, public health, social development and family, and justice, as well as the Public Prosecution, Supreme Judiciary Council, and WHO. The NHRC and Naufar Center signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in human rights awareness, healthcare, and rehabilitation.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: A national dialogue session has recommended establishing a dedicated fund to support people recovering from substance use disorder , creating a permanent centre for recovery ambassadors and developing an integrated institutional framework to facilitate their social reintegration.</p> <p>The seven recommendations were announced by National Human Rights Committee (NHRC)…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}