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Tackling Mental Health Challenge in Nigeria During a Pandemic

"In Nigeria, not much attention has been paid to mental health in official circles despite being endemic in both urban and rural communities," writes Mike Nzeagwu, a journalist and public analyst. Nzeagwu notes that "while there is a considerable level of policy and action as it relates to malaria, HIV/AIDS among other diseases, same cannot be said of mental illness." Read more

L-R: Dr. Osgie Ehanire, Health Minister, Nigeria and Dr. Jennifer Douglas-Abubakar

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