FEC Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the country’s mental health law to decriminalise attempted suicide, moving from prosecution of people in psychological distress to treatment, care and support. Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the proposed ame…

FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, targets 15% reduction by 2030

—-Okays Revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026 By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting a 15 per cent reduction in suicide cases by 2030 as part of efforts to shift the country’s response to mental health challenges from punishment to care and support. This is as […] The post FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, targets 15% reduction by 2030 appe…

FG to decriminalise attempted suicide, approves Mental Health Act

The Federal Government approves the Mental Health Act amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, shifting focus to care and support for those Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide-approves-mental-health-act/

FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria - Lagos Television

The Federal Executive Council has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act aimed at decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting in Abuja. Pate said the reform is part of the...

Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide, with the government targeting a 15 percent reduction in suicide deaths and attempts by 2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced the reform after Wednesday’s FEC meeting at the State House, describing it as a fundamental shift in how the state treats people wh…