DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 10 -- THE Ministry of Health has said it has prepared five strategies that will help ensure that mental health challenges caused by various disasters such as conflicts, landslides and epidemics are addressed.

Making a statement in commemoration of World Mental Health Day today, October 10, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Maghembe said the government has established psychological support desks, built the capacity of primary health care workers, collaborated with religious leaders, the media and social organizations in providing public education and combating stigma against those with mental health challenges.

“Tanzania joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and its member states in celebrating World Mental He...