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Putting an End to Mental Health Condition Chaining in Ghana

October 31, 2023

Human Rights Watch visited two spiritual healing centers - known as "prayer camps" - from October 19 to 23, 2023, in Ghana's Eastern region and interviewed

Ghana General Greater Accra Pinaman Appau Elizabeth Kamundia Un Human Rights Council Mental Health Society Of Ghana

Source: jowhar.com

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

October 30, 2023

Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has not adequately resourced the enforcement mechanisms to monitor compliance by faith-based centers where people are being held in chains and assist those currently being unlawfully detained.

Ghana General Greater Accra Pinaman Appau Elizabeth Kamundia Mental Health Society Of Ghana Horeb Prayer Centre In Mamfi

Source: hrw.org