Prof Agyeman-Duah urges mental health screening for Ghanaian office seekers

[ad_1] Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former UN senior governance advisor, has advocated for mandatory mental health assessments for aspiring high-ranking officials in Ghana. He stressed the critical importance of prioritizing the mental well-being of potential officeholders due to the profound impact their decisions can have on the nation. Drawing from international practices, Prof. Agyeman-Duah urged…

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South Africa: Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

[ad_1] Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents.  On the 25th of October, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, hosted a multi-stakeholder mental health and wellbeing engagement with community members at the Western Cape College of Nurses. Almost 200 residents, students, officials from various Departments…

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Professor Akwesi Osei advocates for mental health levy

[ad_1] The former Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Professor Akwesi Osei, is urgently advocating for the implementation of a mental health levy to strengthen the government’s efforts in financing mental health facilities. The financial inadequacy severely hampers the ability of these facilities to provide essential care for individuals suffering from mental health…

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