President Muizzu reveals dedicated mental health hospital plan for Greater Malé

President Muizzu announced plans for a state-funded mental health hospital in the Greater Malé Region. A separate hospital is already planned for Gan, Laamu Atoll via foreign loan, but delays are expected. The government will allocate funding under this year's 'New Policy Initiatives' budget for the new hospital. Until it opens, mental health services at existing centres will be expanded. The President also confirmed drafting of a Mental Health Bill and an Anti-Bullying Bill, which will define bullying as a legal offense and introduce preventive measures.

President Muizzu announced plans for a state-funded mental health hospital in the Greater Malé Region. A separate hospital is already planned for Gan, Laamu Atoll via foreign loan, but delays are expected. The government will allocate funding under this year's 'New Policy Initiatives' budget for the new hospital. Until it opens, mental health services at existing centres will be expanded. The President also confirmed drafting of a Mental Health Bill and an Anti-Bullying Bill, which will define bullying as a legal offense and introduce preventive measures.

President Muizzu announced plans for a state-funded mental health hospital in the Greater Malé Region. A separate hospital is already planned for Gan, Laamu Atoll via foreign loan, but delays are expected. The government will allocate funding under this year's 'New Policy Initiatives' budget for the new hospital. Until it opens, mental health services at existing centres will be expanded. The President also confirmed drafting of a Mental Health Bill and an Anti-Bullying Bill, which will define bullying as a legal offense and introduce preventive measures.

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