Hanoi: The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Hanoi People’s Committee, launched a significant initiative on June 27 titled the Month of Action for Drug Prevention and Control. The campaign, themed “Sharing a Determination to Build Drug-Free Communes, Wards and Special Zones,” aims to strengthen drug prevention efforts across Vietnam.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the event was broadcast live from the main venue at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi. It was simultaneously linked to 33 provincial and municipal locations nationwide, ensuring widespread participation and engagement. The campaign’s launch saw the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, who also serves as the Chairwoman of the National Committee for AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Prevention and Control. Her attendance underscored the government’s commitment to addressing drug-related issues and creating safer communities.