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FEC Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide, Sends Mental Health Reform To National Assembly

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By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU & DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Federal Executive Council has approved a proposed amendment to Nigeria’s mental health law that would remove attempted suicide from the country’s criminal offences. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed the decision after Wednesday’s FEC meeting. He said the Federal Government would now […]

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New Digital Platform Set To Monitor Nigeria’s Mental Health Reform Progress

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Nigeria Launches First Mental Health Policy Tracker to Drive Accountability Digital Platform Targets Gaps in Mental Health Reform NIGERIA has unveiled its first public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, a digital accountability platform designed to independently monitor the implementation of the country’s mental health laws, policies and institutional reforms. Developed by advocacy organisation Nigerian Mental […]

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