Kenya is among the 28 per cent of World Health Organization member states that lack a separate budget for mental health yet the mental health report reveals that mental and neurological disorders are the most common in the country. Mental health institutions in the country are some of the oldest facilities that are yet to undergo full renovations to improve their stature. SEE ALSO: Health workers lock horns with Governor Nyong’o75 per cent of Kenyans are not able to access mental health care. According to the taskforce every shilling invested in mental health, the country gets five shillings back in benefit. “11 per cent of seemingly healthy Kenyans have a diagnosable mental disorder and up to 30 per cent of people seen in any outpatient facility in Kenya will have a diagnosable mental health condition,” states the report.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2020 09:00 UTC