Nigeria, July 6 -- TikTok has announced its first-ever Mental Health Ambassadors for Africa as part of a broader effort to promote digital well-being across the continent.

TikTok revealed this in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, adding that the announcement was made during the platform's inaugural Digital Well-Being Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The newly unveiled ambassadors are Sanam Naran from South Africa, Dr Claire Kinuthia from Kenya, Doctor Wales from Nigeria, and Doctor Siya from South Africa.

They were selected in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) through its Fides Network.

TikTok said these verified professionals will use their platforms to create evidence-based content, promote healthy digi...