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Mental Health in Kenya: Burden, Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022 and the Path Toward Community-Based Care
One in four Kenyans experiences a mental health condition in their lifetime, yet mental health receives a small fraction of health spending. Explore Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022, the workforce shortage, NACADA and the path to community-based care.
May 25, 2026
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Mental Health in Kenya: Breaking the Stigma, Building Services, and the State of Psychiatric Care
Mental health represents one of the most critical yet chronically neglected dimensions of healthcare in Kenya, affecting millions of people but receiving a fraction of the attention and resources dedi...
Feb 20, 2026
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