Kenya unveils scheme to boost mental health
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Nairobi, June 9 : Kenya s health ministry launched Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025) on Wednesday to promote mental health among citizens.
Mercy Mwangangi, Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Health said the action plan provides a framework for the national, county governments and other key stakeholders to implement policies that promote the mental and psychological well-being of citizens, Xinhua reported. Through the plan, mental health and psychosocial support will be integrated into the emergency and humanitarian response especially in the response to Covid-19 pandemic as well as the long-term recovery strategy, she said in Nairobi.
2021-06-09 20:17 By: Xinhua
NAIROBI, June 9 (Xinhua) Kenya s Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025) to promote mental health among citizens.
Mercy Mwangangi, chief administrative secretary in the Ministry of Health said the action plan provides a framework for the national, county governments and other key stakeholders to implement policies that promote the mental and psychological well-being of citizens. Through the plan, mental health and psychosocial support will be integrated into the emergency and humanitarian response especially in the response to COVID-19 pandemic as well as the long-term recovery strategy, she said in Nairobi.
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