Hargeisa’s mental hospital has launched new vocational training for mentally ill patients in the centre. Mariam Hassan, head nurse in the mental health ward, said the patients will be taught sewing and electronic skills as well as writing and reading Somali language.
She said the drugs only are not sufficient treatment for the patients to recover, as they also need knowledge and skills. “They need to feel that they are equal to other human beings,” Hassan told Radio Ergo’s local reporter.
The centre is financially supported by Somaliland’s Ministry of Health and provides free medical services and accommodation to patients with mental health problems.
