Nakuru County has trained 3,689 health workers to provide specialized mental health support in a move aimed at strengthening community-level mental health services. The health workers who comprise 3,459 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and 230 nurses and clinicians are expected to offer first-line support and initial psychosocial care for mental health disorders, raise awareness, and refer affected community members to specialized mental health services where necessary. County Mental Health Coordinator, Ms Lydia Nyaga said the health workers had…
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