{"id":372621,"date":"2025-04-06T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=372621"},"modified":"2025-04-07T09:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T07:58:17","slug":"mohss-boosts-mental-health-support-in-kunene-and-ohangwena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=372621","title":{"rendered":"MoHSS boosts mental health support in Kunene and Ohangwena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria David<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is actively working to strengthen mental health services in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions through a combined Technical Supervisory Support visit and an awareness-raising campaign focused on mental health and suicide prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Health Program Officer Chantelle Katjiukua highlighted that this initiative is designed to both assess and improve the integration of mental health care within Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, Katjiukua said they aim to empower these regions to effectively engage their communities through targeted campaigns addressing crucial mental health issues and suicide prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"364\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 364;\" width=\"640\" controls src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MoHSS-boosts-mental-health-support-in-Kunene-and-Ohangwena-_edit.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Katjiukua, the Technical Supervisory Support visit will employ a multi-pronged approach to enhance mental health integration at the frontline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA key component involves training healthcare providers in essential skills such as mental health screening, early detection of mental health conditions, and establishing clear referral pathways,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added that this training will equip staff with the practical abilities needed to integrate mental health support into their routine care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katjiukua explained that technical experts will be present during supervision visits to provide real-time guidance and support to healthcare workers. This on-the-ground assistance will allow for immediate problem-solving related to integration challenges and facilitate the adaptation of services to the specific needs of each healthcare facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She indicated that the initiative also places a strong emphasis on strengthening adolescent-friendly health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katjiukua said that the visit specifically aims to embed mental health as a fundamental element of the healthcare package offered to young people in these regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking beyond the immediate visit, Katjiukua indicated that the ministry will support the establishment of regional task forces. These task forces will serve as crucial operational bodies responsible for coordinating mental health and suicide prevention activities, ensuring that the momentum and efforts initiated during the visit are sustained over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing the interconnectedness of health services, the initiative will also actively engage with multi-sectoral stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katjiukua emphasized that this collaboration is vital for building robust frameworks that support the continuous integration of mental health services and drive ongoing improvements in service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In parallel to the technical support, a comprehensive awareness-raising campaign is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katjiukua stressed the importance of culturally appropriate and effective community engagement. To achieve this, the campaign will utilize local communication channels, with radio programs broadcast in local languages playing a key role in reaching diverse audiences, particularly in remote areas where digital media access may be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the MoHSS recognizes the significant influence of traditional and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katjiukua added that engaging these leaders is crucial for legitimizing the campaign, effectively addressing the stigma associated with mental health, and ensuring that key messages resonate with the local values and beliefs of the communities in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maria David THE Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is actively working to strengthen mental health services in the Kunene and Ohangwena regions through a combined Technical Supervisory Support visit and an awareness-raising campaign focused on mental health and suicide prevention. 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