Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Presidential Decree “On strategic measures to eliminate the negative impact on the health of the population and the gene pool of the nation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances by suppressing their illicit trafficking in the Republic of Uzbekistan” was adopted.

The National Strategy to Combat Drug Addiction and Drug Crime in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2024 – 2028 (National Strategy) has been approved.

The National Information and Analytical Center for Drug Control has been transformed into the National Center for Drug Control under the Administration of the President (National Center).

One of the main activities of the National Center is a systematic in-depth scientific-practical and information-analytical study, identification and forecasting of the main factors and trends in the situation in the republic related to narcotic drugs, by region.

The National Center regularly monitors the implementation of national programs approved annually by the State Commission, submits submissions, proposals and recommendations to the relevant government bodies and organizations on the high-quality and timely implementation of the planned measures.