07/03/2026
Mental health is a part of health
Health officials in Luganville are raising concern over the increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems in the northern town.
Eziekiel Danmelip, Person in Charge of the Mind Care Clinic at the Northern Provincial Hospital, said the number of cases has risen significantly in recent years.
He explained that when the clinic began operating full-time in 2018, only a few patients were seen. However, the situation has changed, with more than 10 people with mental health conditions now seen walking around Luganville town.
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