Justice Irene Mulyagonja, Chairperson of the Uganda Law Council, emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health within the justice system. She noted that the Judiciary’s current handling of individuals with mental health issues is inadequate and urged fellow judges to familiarize themselves with the Mental Health Act of 2018 to […]
Officials from Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital have raised concern over the increased mental health cases in Uganda, after records indicated a 5% increase in patients’ admission at the facility. The concern was raised by the Executive Director of Butabika Hospital, Juliet Nakku, while appearing before the Health Committee of […]
Government through the Ministry of Health has been urged to strengthen mental health services during and after epidemic outbreaks in the country. This follows study findings conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health under the Uganda Health Fellowship Program together with partners conducted in the districts of Mubende and […]
A new report carried out by the Uganda Virus Research Institute and the Medical Research Council has revealed that 14% of the people living with HIV in Uganda suffer from depression and Masaka district tops among the districts with such communities. Depression is a mental illness characterized by excessive sadness, […]
By Mike Sebalu A coalition of mental health activists has asked police in a 2-month ultimatum to investigate and make a report on human rights abuses against persons with mental disabilities taking place at Butabika hospital. This follows media publications on allegations of forced hospitalization and treatment, seclusion, chemical and […]
