An overview of mental health care system in Kilifi, Kenya: results from an initial assessment using the World Health Organization’s Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems

Abstract Background Little is known about the state of mental health systems in Kenya. In 2010, Kenya promulgated a new constitution, which devolved national government and the national health system to 47 counties including Kilifi County. There is need to provide evidence from mental health systems...

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Main Authors: Mary A. Bitta, Symon M. Kariuki, Eddie Chengo, Charles R. J. C. Newton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13033-017-0135-5