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The kenya medical research institute is now calling on the Judiciary to review cases of individuals imprisoned for attempted suicide, advocating for their release and access to treatment. This follows the high court’s move to decriminalize suicide attempts, a step aimed at addressing the country’s growing mental health crisis.T he push follows KEMRI's latest findings revealing that at least four people die by suicide in Kenya every day.
KEMRI calling on Judiciary to review cases of individuals imprisoned for attempted suicide
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