DODOMA, May 21 -- THE government has pledged to give special consideration to mental health issues in the upcoming national health policy.

The assurance was given by the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Godwin Mollel, in the National Assembly yesterday while responding to a question from Special Seats MP, Ms Stella Ikupa (CCM).

The MP had asked about the governments strategy for providing free medication to mental health patients.

Dr Mollel expressed gratitude to the lawmakers for their continued follow-up on the matter, inviting their input to ensure that the forthcoming health policy adequately addresses mental health concerns.

“The governments strategy for providing health services follows the 2007 Health Policy, Chapter 5, Par...