Medicinal Marijuana Framework Approved
The Taskforce registered a total of 513 participants, where 287 members of the public engaged during the community consultations, and 226 participants engaged during the public consultations.
Friday 09 February 2024 | 10:50
Medicinal cannabis is a drug that medical professionals can prescribe to treat or relieve symptoms of some medical conditions like cancer pain.
Cabinet has approved the Policy Framework to establish the medicinal cannabis industry in Fiji.
This was after it was updated on progress made, further to the Cabinet decision in August 2023 to establish a Taskforce to carry out national and community consultations on the proposal.
The Taskforce was also mandated to oversee the feasibility of this industry and assess the laws required for this emerging market.
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The Taskforce carried out media engagements, public and community consultations and private sector engagements.
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Cabinet heard that 17 nationwide and community consultations from October 9, 2023 to November 28, 2023 were done, giving the Taskforce insights into the socio-economic impacts of this proposal.
Medicinal cannabis is a drug that medical professionals can prescribe to treat or relieve symptoms of some medical conditions like cancer pain.
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