KASESE COMMUNITY TAKES A STAND AGAINST POOR MENTAL HEALTH ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY"

"Let us work together to address the mental health issues that affect our community," said Manimog Chakma, Kasese District Project Coordinator for Medicines San Frontieres.

 "We need to engage stakeholders and school-going children to set up strategies for ensuring improved mental health."

Manimog Chakma, Kasese District Project Coordinator for Medicines San Frontieres.

On World Mental Health Day, community members gathered at Mayor's Gardens in Kasese Town to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to address the growing concern of poor mental health in the district. Emmy Kayiri, Kasese Municipal Education Inspector, emphasized the need to address the issue of increased cases of suicide in the district, which affects people of all ages, from children to older adults.

Emmy Kayiri, Kasese Municipal Education Inspector

SP Luke Mbusa, Rwenzori East Police Community Liaisons Officer, stressed the importance of prioritizing education for all children to control mental health issues. "Education is key to unlocking the potential of our children and helping them to manage their mental health," he said.

SP Luke Mbusa, Rwenzori East Police Community Liaisons Officer

Dr. Joy Muhindo, Health Officer for Kasese Municipality, also addressed the gathering, urging school-going children to share their problems with elders and to avoid engaging in sexual relations while still in school. "It's important for children to have someone they trust to talk to about their problems, and to avoid behaviors that can put their mental and physical health at risk," she said.

Dr. Joy Muhindo, Health Officer for Kasese Municipality

The community rally was a call to action for everyone to prioritize mental health and to work together to create a supportive environment for those who are struggling.

 By engaging stakeholders and school-going children, the community hopes to set up strategies for ensuring improved mental health and to address the growing concern of poor mental health in the district.

As Manimog Chakma aptly put it, "Let us work together to create a mentally healthy community where everyone can thrive."

Watch Story on YouTube


Ends

Story By Jonan Mumbere

Contact us on

Email: jeericknews3@gmail.com

Whatsapp: +256766684141

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Kasese Catholic Diocese Permitted to Run Mt. St. Mary’s College of Health Sciences.

Image
Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has accredited Kasese Catholic Diocese to run Mt. St. Mary’s College of Health Sciences in a move to improve healthcare in the country. The institution that will run under Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital is meant to produce health workers who are God fearing and dedicated to their services. Mr. Joseph Kule Nzukwa, the Chairperson for the Governing Council for the institution explain that the government positively responded to their application for running a college at the diocesan headquarters. "We received the license from the Government of Uganda on August 06 this year, which will enable us carry out out activities smoothly" Nzukwa explain Mr. Joseph Nzukwa Chairperson for the Governing Council for the institution. He reveal that the college will however for the beginning start with 02 courses including nursing and midwifery and later add others in the near future.  Nzukwa add that the establishment of a health training facility i...
Read more

Kasese Mourns : Senior Four Candidate Dies at Bwera SS

Image
The deceased is identified as Nabasire Sulaina Index Number U0436/200 has been studying at Bwera Secondary School.  She passed away suddenly last night. The student, had sat for two UNEB papers exams just yesterday, was rushed to Bwera Hospital after experiencing terminal agitation but unfortunately died upon arrival. Nyiraneza Grace, Sulaina's mother "The news of Sulaina's passing has left us in shock and disbelief. She was a bright and dedicated student who had a promising future ahead of her." - Bwambale Amos, teacher and patron of student leaders Bwambale Amos, teacher and patron of student leaders "We are devastated by the loss of our dear student. Sulaina was a friendly and compassionate individual who was loved by all who knew her." - Masereka Dickson, school head prefect Masereka Dickson, school head prefect "I am overwhelmed with grief. My daughter was full of dreams and aspirations. She wanted to become a doctor and make a difference in the wo...
Read more

Arinitwe Brain, Tibesingwa Milton and Masika Eva Leads Kasese District In Tusker Lite Mt.Rwenzori International Marathon 2024.

Image
Arinitwe Brain from Katadoba in Kasese Municipality finished in 7th position in 21KM race. However most of athletes' positions were not disclosed to our reporter. Some of Kasese Runners   21Km Men's Category 1.Arinitwe Brain  2.Kinyamunyo Erikana 3.Kajura Gerlad 21KM women Category 1st Biira Jovia 2nd Kabugho Juliet 3rd. Nzyabake Fai Arinitwe Brian  The host has be struggling for the last editions of Mt Rwenzori Marathon but this edition they 100 athletes took part. Francis Mugisha Kithulha the Executive Director of Kithulha Care Initiative who played a big role in preparation of Kasese Municipality Runners urges sponsor to consider local runners as a way of motivation. " I request sponsors to at least plan some prizes for local runners in the next edition, even if they are not been able to perform better" Kithulha says Mr. Kithulha Francis- Executive Director of Kithulha Care Initiative   Peter Ogwang the Minister of State for Sports in Ugandan pledges his commitmen...
Read more