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Health Stakeholders push for acceptance of mental victims

Woman mental health concept. Vector illustration.

Stakeholders in the health sector are pushing for the abolishment of various sections of the law to boost fight against mental health problems.

It is argued that Section 226 of the penal code says any person 'who attempts to kill himself is guilty of a misdemeanour' and may be imprisoned and/or fined.

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