Mathari,Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital Stories

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Barasa: Kenya losing Sh62.2 billion annually due to mental health issues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

According to the WHO, over half of the world's population is employed, and many are dealing with mental health disorders.

Kenya launches guidelines to address mental health challenges at workplaces
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 10, 2024

Key actions in ensuring workers’ well-being include urging counties to invest in mental health and addiction clinics at all Level 4 hospitals.

Seeking help to battle mental health is not a sign of weakness - experts
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 12, 2024

Depression significantly impacts various aspects of life, including community engagement, work, school, and family dynamics.

Kenyan medical experts seek decriminalisation of attempted suicide
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 12, 2024

The medical professionals argue that viewing suicide as a criminal offence fails to acknowledge its underlying mental health complexities.

Mathari hospital stretched yet understaffed, in need of Sh3.6bn, MPs told
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 04, 2024

The hospital manages around 64,000 patients annually but challenges persist, including insufficient funding, policy implementation issues, and underst...

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