- Advertisement -

Basic Needs Ghana Calls for a Vibrant Mental Health Delivery

- Advertisement -

 

Basic Needs Ghana has called for a vibrant approach to mental health needs in the upper east region. The organization made this call at a one day meeting of the upper east regional alliance for mental health and development.

The meeting which was held at the Christian mothers’ Asungtaaba conference hall on Friday was centered on learning, sharing and documentation of innovative practices from Alliance members in the region.

However, it also paved way for the dissemination of the mental health law and activities that will make the Alliance more vibrant in the promotion of mental health in the region.

Speaking to A1 news after the meeting, the Basic Needs Program Manager in charge of upper east region Mr. Bernard Azuure said the meeting was fruitful because a lot of issues that bothers the Alliance were discussed and solutions were provided by members of the Alliance for forwardness.

According to Mr. Azuure, the message on mental health needs to spread in and around the region, especially in making sure that mental health victims are given a quality health care by authorities responsible. He also expressed satisfaction at the functional structure of the Alliance.

After forming a formidable   group that will make Alliance vibrant, the group at the meeting decided to engage in activities to mark the world mental health day which will be celebrated across the world on October 10.

A number of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), media partners and other institutions with interest on mental health were present at the meeting.

By: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen | A1radioonline.com | Ghana


 

- Advertisement -

MOST POPULAR

- Advertisement -

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Related news

- Advertisement -