Dr Idriss Goomany Centre for the Prevention and Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
The Idriss Goomany Centre focuses on comprehensive care and support for individuals who use drugs. This includes prevention programmes, providing crucial information, and offering medical and psychological support. The centre's initiatives aim to reduce the demand for psychoactive substances through education, treatment, rehabilitation, and harm reduction strategies, ensuring a healthier community protected from the adverse effects of drug use and associated HIV risks.
Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: NCSRF/2017/0107
- Primary prevention: Implementing educational programmes to prevent drug use.
- Outpatient treatment: Providing medical and psychological care for individuals dependent on drugs, including alcohol.
- Reintegration: Assisting drug users in rejoining society through rehabilitation programmes.
- Rapid HIV testing: Offering quick and confidential HIV testing.
All services are provided free of charge.
Beneficiaries: Since its inception, the Idriss Goomany Centre has served over 5,000 individuals addicted to heroin, offering them vital support and treatment services.
The Idriss Goomany Centre was established in April 1986 in response to a significant surge in heroin and brown sugar (a form of adulterated heroin) consumption in Mauritius. The centre was founded to address the growing substance abuse problem and provide essential support services to those affected.
- To reduce the incidence of drug use in Mauritius through primary prevention programmes.
- To provide comprehensive treatment services to individuals dependent on drugs and alcohol, supporting their recovery and rehabilitation.
The Idriss Goomany Centre receives financial support from various entities, including:
- The Municipality of Port-Louis
- The Islamic Welfare Foundation
- Currimjee Jeewanjee & Co Ltd
- Ad hoc Projects