WHO urges quick rollout of mental health plan
The World Health Organization calls on countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region to accelerate the implementation of the regional mental health and psychosocial support action plan, moving it from the implementation phase to an integral part of the core emergency response and recovery systems. The organization noted that the region is among the hardest-hit areas by crises, facing 14 severe emergencies this year alone, with escalating violence leading to displacement and putting additional pressure on health systems in 14 countries. It is estimated that around 117 million people in the region are in need of humanitarian assistance, with treatment gaps reaching up to 90% in some low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the urgent need to integrate mental health services into disaster management plans and to ensure their sustainable funding.
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