Several programs have been lined up including a public and a special walk led by Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Seneratne, on October 9 followed by the opening of a sales outlet to showcase products by patients on October 12.
November 25, 2024
Several awareness raising programs will be held to mark the Mental Health Day which falls on October 10 under the theme, 'Improve Dignity of Mental Health'. According to the Health Ministry the programmes will be held with the aim of changing the way society looks at treating mentally ill persons. Minister of Health Rajitha Senarathna pointed out that they must be treated equally and given the same facilities as in other specialties.
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