Mental health

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Following the challenge of rising cases of mental health in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has inaugurated a standing committee to address the challenge. Known as Committee on Specialty Healthcare, the Committee is chaired by Hon…

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A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Jibril Abdulmalik, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts toward addressing the determinants/factors that were worsening mental health conditions in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Group…

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The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated two policy documents and a National Mental Health Technical Working Group to reduce prevalence of suicide and mental health conditions in the country. Prof. Ali Pate, the Minister of Health…

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A consultant Neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, on Tuesday called on government at all levels to pay attention to the mental health of Nigerians. Kadiri, also the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, Lagos, told the Newsmen…

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The Lagos State Government has urged the male gender to break the culture of silence and always speak up, so as to curb suicidal tendencies. READ ALSO:Group advocates increased awareness to reduce suicide rate Mrs Titilola…

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The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has lamented the prevailing increase in the number of adolescent children becoming mothers before the age of 18 years. The Chief of Health at UNICEF Nigeria, Eduardo Celades stated this during the…

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The Citizens Advocacy Group on Mental Health Nigeria has called for the inclusion of mental health care into services covered by the National Health Insurance Authority. READ ALSO: NHIA Aims for Universal Health Coverage by 2030 The…

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A Non-Governmental Organisation, Action Health Incorporated (AHI), seek to promote youth’s health and development toward their successful transition to adulthood. READ ALSO: FG Makes Mental Health Treatment, Education Accessible In…

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The Founder of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), Mr Ameh Zion, has appealed to Federal Government to prioritise mental health in the quest to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by the year 2030. READ ALSO: NAS calls for…

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The National human rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a holistic approach to address mental health in Nigeria. Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call in Abuja on Friday, at a dialogue to mark the 2023 World Mental Health Day. The day is…