ZANZIBAR, June 25 -- AS the world commemorates the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking each year on June 26, Zanzibar has marked the 2025 observance with a resounding call to invest in prevention and education.

This years theme, “Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention,” has galvanised government agencies, educators, health workers, security institutions and the public around a common goal, to create a society free from the devastating effects of drug abuse.

Zanzibars week-long campaign, organised by the Zanzibar Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (ZDCEA), included a series of public events held from June 14 to 26 across Unguja and Pemba.

These activities focused on raising awareness, building i...