Families urged to lead fight against drugs in rural areas

2026-02-16 - 01:09

Family and vanua responsibility must remain at the centre of efforts to combat drugs and narcotics, with renewed attention needed on traditional values, particularly in rural communities. This was highlighted by Mereoni Marama during consultations on the Counter Narcotics Bill 2026 held in Nabouwalu. Marama said many iTaukei families, especially within Christian communities, are increasingly