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Changing the Narrative: Namibia Prioritizes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and…
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Breaking the Silence: WHO Uganda’s “Men Talk” series sparks honest conversations on men’s mental health

Breaking the Silence: WHO Uganda’s “Men Talk” series spark honest conversations on men’s mental health

In a society where emotional vulnerability among men is often masked…
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World Mental Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health in Emergencies

This blog is written by Dr Leveana Gyimah, WHO Ghana Mental Health…
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Santé mentale en situation d’urgence : entre douleur, résilience et espoir

Mental health in emergencies: Between pain, resilience, and hope

Goma – Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us…
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Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Nigeria strengthens mental health response using public health perspective

Abuja ‒ Nigeria has revitalized mental health policy and programmes…
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Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Mental health conditions affect 150 million in Africa amid insufficient care services

Brazzaville — Nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with…
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Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Providing mental health and psychosocial support to Uganda’s Ebola survivors

Kampala – Twenty-nine-year-old Aisha Nangobi is a midwife, a mother…
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Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Strengthening mental health services in emergencies across Africa

Brazzaville – In response to the growing mental health needs…
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Opinion: There is no Health without Mental Health by Dr. Moses Ongom, Officer In Charge at WHO Country Office in South Sudan

There is little time for introspection when one is constantly putting…
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WHO sounds the alarm on the rising number of suicides in Eswatini

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the…
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