Kenya is among countries facing funding constraints for mental health services as demand rises sharply due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A survey by the World Health Organization shows critical funding gaps are halting and disrupting crucial mental health services in Africa. This finding comes as the Covid-19 pandemic increases demand for mental health services. In Africa, substance use disorder services were the mental health services facing the biggest disruptions. With increasing pressure on health systems and rising demand, stretched and chronically underfunded mental health services are under increasing strain.

Source: The Star October 09, 2020 09:33 UTC