…activities. The exercise also underscored the importance of strengthening community support systems and improving access to healthcare, particularly for women and children who may face financial and other barriers to essential medical services.

…into primary healthcare, adequate funding for mental health policies and stronger support systems to ensure young people can access care without financial constraints. Professor Olayinka Atilola, Head of the Department of Behavioural Medicine at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), made the call while…

…particularly the need for earlier intervention, accessible services and stronger support systems. The event is themed “Advancing Youth Mental Health in Nigeria,” with “Mental Health in a Digital Age: Navigating Social Media, Technology and Wellbeing” as its sub-theme. Lead presenter, Dr. Veronica Oluyemisi Nyamali, Pre…

…scored 51%, meaning women enjoy just over half of the legal rights afforded to men. Support systems for implementing gender-equal laws remain weak, with only 49% of the necessary frameworks in place. Even more concerning, enforcement of these rights is estimated at just 34% of its full potential. Despite relatively hig…