Zambia: Statement in Solidarity With Zambian Activists Calling for Amendment of the Mental Health Bill
[SALC] Mental health law reform in Zambia is desperately overdue. The outdated Mental Disorders Act [Chapter 305 of the Laws of Zambia] perpetuates discrimination, human rights violations, and abuses against persons with mental disabilities. It denies mental health care users the rights to live with dignity, make decisions about their care, and access community-based services.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news