Ghana Mental Health Authority petitions gov’t to decriminalize suicide – Citi Newsroom

Ghana Mental Health Authority petitions gov’t to decriminalize suicide – Citi Newsroom

The Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Dr. Akwasi Osei, says the authority has sent a petition to Parliament and the Attorney-General on the need to decriminalize suicide.
The laws of Ghana declare anyone who attempts suicide a felon of himself.

The authority further noted that they hope to receive help and contributions from…

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