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NHRC raises alarm over increase in mental health conditions, says millions without access to care

The Sun Nigeria's headline. Reported by The Sun Nigeria, ThisDay.

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What the sources say, in brief

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. According to The Sun Nigeria, fewer than three per cent of Nigerians living with mental health conditions are covered by health insurance, leaving millions without access to affordable treatment and support. ThisDay also reported the NHRC's alarm, focusing on the treatment of Nigerians living with mental health conditions and citing the same insurance figure of less than 3%. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on specific measures or outcomes.

Key points

  • The NHRC has raised the alarm over Nigeria's growing mental health crisis, according to The Sun Nigeria.
  • Fewer than three per cent of Nigerians with mental health conditions are covered by health insurance, per The Sun Nigeria.
  • ThisDay reported that the NHRC raised the alarm over the treatment of Nigerians living with mental health conditions.
  • ThisDay cited the NHRC as saying less than 3% are covered by insurance.

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NHRC raises alarm over increase in mental health conditions, says millions without access to care. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concern over Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. According to The Sun Nigeria, fewer than three per cent of Nigerians living with mental health conditions are covered by health insurance, leaving millions without access to affordable treatment and support. ThisDay also reported the NHRC's alarm, focusing on the treatment of Nigerians living with mental health conditions and citing the same insurance figure of less than 3%. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on specific measures or outcomes. Covered by 2 publications. The Sun Nigeria: NHRC raises alarm over increase in mental health conditions, says millions without access to care. ThisDay: NHRC Raises the Alarm Over Mental Health Abuses, Says Less than 3% Covered by Insurance.

Who is covering it

  1. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria NHRC raises alarm over increase in mental health conditions, says millions without access to care The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over Nigeria's growing mental health crisis, saying fewer than three per cent of Nigerians living with mental health conditions are covered by health insurance, leaving millions without access to affordable treatment and support. 12 Oct · Tier 3
  2. ThisDay Nigeria NHRC Raises the Alarm Over Mental Health Abuses, Says Less than 3% Covered by Insurance Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the treatment of Nigerians living with mental health conditions, warning that inadequate health insurance, widespread stigma 13 Oct · Tier 3

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