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Gov’t seeks to legalize marijuana for medical use
KIGALI - The Ministry of Health has forwarded a bill to parliament that seeks to legalize the use of marijuana and other narcotics to be used strictly for medical purpose. The Minister of Health, Dr. Richard Sezibera, presenting the draft law governing drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in Rwanda, attributed the bill to protection of the population.
PRESENTING HIS CASE: The Minister of Health, Dr. Richard Sezibera addressing the parliament (Photo; J. Mbanda)