The Leadershiop of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has partnered with MUSIGA to mitigate the canker of substance abuse predominantly among the youth in Ghana.
According to FDA, the partnership which takes the form of a music video, features some key industry players such as Kwame Eugene, Article Wan, Bogo Blay, Eno Barony, Amerado and Yaa Yaa.
In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Delete Darko, it said "The video, which is set for release on Monday 20th December, is staged in a mixed urban setting and depicts different scenes of substance misuse peculiar to communities in Ghana. Emphasis is placed on the use of tobacco recreational use of tramadol and the corresponding social enablers"
The statement added that the adverse effects of drug abuse are dire and include a diminished immune system, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues and ultimately death.
The communique stressed that the music video is part of the FDAs comprehensive strategy to sensitise the public on substance abuse.
Below is a video and a copy of the release:
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith