NewzThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja has issued a formal warning regarding the systemic mistreatment of individuals living with mental health conditions in Nigeria. The commission highlighted that these citizens face significant barriers to care, including persistent human rights abuses and pervasive social stigma that complicate their access to necessary support services.
Central to the commission's concerns is the inadequacy of current health insurance coverage, which currently reaches less than 3% of the population affected by mental health issues. This lack of financial protection, combined with broader systemic failures, is preventing vulnerable Nigerians from receiving essential medical and psychological treatment.
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