The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Africa has world’s highest suicide rate.
approx 11 people per 100,000 per year die by suicide in African regionThe World Health Organization said, in Thursday statement, higher Manal global modified of Nine per 100,000 people.
Africa said home to me six of 10 countries with The highest Suicide rates around the world.
“This is because in Part of inadequate measures to treat and prevent risk Factors, including mental health conditions that currently Affect 116 million people and up from 53 million in 1990, “Read the statement.
African region she has one Psychiatrist for every 500,000 peoplewhich is 100 times Less than the WHO recommendation, it added.
some of The common You know? of suicide in The region hanging, self-poisoning with pesticides and, to a lesser extent, sinking, use of Firearm, jumping from a height or drug overdose.
“Suicide is the leading public health problem and all death By suicide a tragedy. Unfortunately, suicide prevention is rarely a priority in national health programs,” said Machidiso Moeti, of the World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa.
‘Must be a big investment made To address Africa’s growing burden of Chronic diseases and non-communicable conditions such as mental disorders can contribute to suicide.”
To respond to challengethe World Health Organization launched a social media campaign which aims to “raise public Awareness and motivation support of Governments and policy makers to increase focus and funding for Mental health programs, including suicide prevention efforts.
The campaign launched in the future of World Mental Health Day on October 10, aims to reach 10 million people across the region.
