National Drug Abuse Control Council-MOHW

13/05/2026

06/05/2026

Students of New Hope High School, Orange Walk District are actively raising awareness and promoting a drug-free environment, with assistance and support from the NDACC Orange Walk Office, Ministry of Health & Wellness.

06/05/2026

The school gardening initiative of NDACC - Ministry of Health & Wellness a coping mechanism under the has now reached the harvesting stage, with a renewed focus on sustainability. This activity allows children to engage through teamwork while also encouraging creativity and innovation, including ideas such as produce packaging and participation in the school feeding programme.

This is another initiative by the NDACC Orange Walk Office, Ministry of Health & Wellness, supporting positive youth development and healthy lifestyle choices.

06/05/2026

The school gardening initiative at St. Matthew’s Anglican School in Pomona Village has proven to be a sustainable and effective coping mechanism, contributing to students’ positive mental well-being while promoting responsibility, teamwork, and environmental awareness.

This initiative is part of the NDACC Stann Creek District, Ministry of Health & Wellness “Gardening as an Alternative to Drug Use” programme, which encourages positive, healthy activities as protective factors against substance use.

06/05/2026

Gardening as an alternative to drug use continues at Laguna Government Primary School, Laguna village, Toledo District effectively coordinated by the NDACC Toledo Office - Ministry of Health & Wellness.

This initiative promotes positive, healthy activities for students while strengthening prevention efforts in the community.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

The NDACC Orange Walk, Ministry of Health & Wellnesss conducted a workshop for teachers from San Juan, San Luis, and Douglas R.C. School, focused on strengthening teacher–parent partnerships and promoting safer classroom environments.

During the session, teachers explored practical strategies for building protective learning spaces and gained valuable insights into Gen Alpha student behaviors, particularly the influence of social media and emerging substance-use risks. Participants were also trained to identify early warning signs of vulnerability among students.

This capacity-building initiative equipped educators with practical tools and approaches to better support student well-being, enhance early intervention, and foster more responsive and supportive school environments.

30/04/2026

The National Agriculture and Trade Show is well-known and beloved annual gathering in our country. While mass gatherings can bring some risk of injuries and infectious disease outbreaks, strong preparedness and response can help keep you safe.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness with technical support and training from the Caribbean Public Health Agency will be conducting surveillance for infectious disease and other health risks at the National Agriculture and Trade Show 2026 from Friday to Sunday.

If you are at or have been at the showgrounds and you start feeling ill, please report your symptoms to the Public Health Department through this QR code.

30/04/2026

As we head into the long Labour Day weekend for the National Agriculture and Trade Show, remember: if you drink, don’t drive.

Alcohol slows your reaction, affects your judgment, and puts lives at risk. Plan ahead, choose a designated driver, call a taxi, or arrange a safe ride home.

Enjoy the weekend, celebrate responsibly, and keep our roads safe.
”Don’t Drink and Drive. Arrive Alive.”

28/04/2026