In a significant stride toward improving public health in Kaduna State, the administration of Governor Uba Sani has officially launched Project Lafiyar Hankali, Integrating Mental Health into Community Health Services.
The launching is part of the state government commitment towards controlling the use of substances among youths in the state.
Mental health has emerged as a critical concern in contemporary society, cutting across all age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, and religious affiliations.
Under the forward-thinking leadership of Governor Uba Sani, the state government has taken decisive action to address this challenge by mainstreaming mental health care into the broader health system.
Project Lafiyar Hakali is an initiative of the Kaduna State Government through the Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (KADBUSA), with support from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital (FNPH) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
In a remark, the DG KADBUSA, Mr Joseph Ike said the project marks a milestone in the government’s commitment to delivering accessible and integrated mental health services to residents across