Mr. Peter Yaro, Executive Director of BasicNeeds-Ghana, has called on the government to allocate more resources to mental health services in Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking at a public lecture on maternal mental health organized by the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Mr. Yaro emphasized the need for increased funding to support mental health initiatives.
He expressed support for the proposal to redirect the COVID-19 Levy to support mental health, as stipulated in the Mental Health Law (Act 846). “The mental health act talks about having a mental health fund, but has it been created? Our distinguished board chair and CEO recently suggested shifting the Covid-19 levy to support mental health, and I think it’s a step in the right direction,” Mr. Yaro stated.
Mr. Yaro urged the government to prioritize mental health by allocating a larger percentage of the health sector budget to support mental health initiatives. “Civil Society will continue to call on the government to provide more resources for mental health. We will take every opportunity to advocate for the health sector budget to go beyond the less than 5 percent currently allocated to support mental health,” he insisted.
The call for increased government support for mental health services comes at a time when mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent in Ghana.
The advocacy efforts of organizations like BasicNeeds-Ghana aim to ensure that mental health receives the attention and resources it deserves.
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