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Teacher’s mental health support gives pupil new reason to hope

Teacher’s mental health support gives pupil new reason to hope

Accra, Ghana – When Cynthia Adjei* had an episode of an acute mental…
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Group photo of key figures in mental health advocacy.

World Mental Health Day Commemoration: Mental is a universal human right, "Our Minds, Our Rights"

On October 10, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa…
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Expanding and improving mental health care services in Ghana

Expanding and improving mental health care services in Ghana

Diana Adom*, 54, was diagnosed with schizophrenia eight years ago, a…
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Tackling high risk of mental health disorders among survivors of Appiatse tragedy

Tackling high risk of mental health disorders among survivors of Appiatse tragedy

Accra, Ghana – A tragic explosion that levelled the entire village of…
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Strengthening capacity to address gender inequities in Ghana’s health sector

Strengthening capacity to address gender inequities in Ghana’s health sector

Accra, Ghana - Addressing gender barriers and inequities in access…
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Joint External Evaluation (JEE)

Advancing Global Health Security: Zambia successfully concludes her second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) on International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities

In a significant stride towards strengthening global health security…
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Broadening access to hypertension care in Burkina Faso

Broadening access to hypertension care in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Domdasse Adama could barely walk, with his left side…
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Malawi undergoing National Cholera Outbreak Review

The Ministry of Health has convened a National After-Action Review…
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