Dar es Salaam, Feb. 4 -- DODOMA: THE Ministry of Health plans to establish a National Mental Health Council to provide comprehensive mental health services, Deputy Minister Dr Godwin Mollel told Parliament yesterday.

Dr Mollel stated that the council will be established before this years World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10.

This global initiative aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma and advocate for better mental health care.

The day is a global initiative to raise awareness about mental health issues, combat the stigma surrounding mental illness and advocate for improved mental health care and support systems.

The deputy ministers announcement came in response to a question from Iring...