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SMART DAPPER sensitization meetings and trainings in Kisumu County

By SMART DAPPER on September 14, 2023

SMART DAPPER has been conducting sensitization meetings and trainings focused on screening and treatment of depression and trauma-related disorders at health care facilities in Kisumu County

Renovations to the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic at Kisumu County Referral Hospital

By SMART DAPPER on September 14, 2023

SMART DAPPER renovated the waiting area of the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic at Kisumu County Referral Hospital

Study reveals increase in number of women attending mental health talks

By Olivia Odhiambo on April 18, 2023

A study conducted by researchers working on mental health from the University of Nairobi, Medical Research Institute and University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has revealed that more women have been seeking help through mental health talks held at Kisumu County hospital for the past ten…

Economic situation main cause of depression as Kisumu records high number of mental problems

By KTN News on January 23, 2023

NHIF holders to access mental healthcare in enhanced benefits

By By Mercy Kahenda on January 12, 2023

The Ministry of Health has included mental healthcare in the newly enhanced medical scheme offered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).

Song and dance as Kisumu marks World Mental Health Day

By edited by Amol Awuor on November 15, 2022

The day is dedicated to people living with mental illness.

Government to set up six new mental health facilities

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino on April 05, 2022

The government will set up six new mental health treatment centres in the country. Construction of the facilities, which will be in six counties, follows an increase in mental health cases.