Public Agenda NewsPaperPublic Agenda NewsPaper
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Font ResizerAa
Public Agenda NewsPaperPublic Agenda NewsPaper
Font ResizerAa
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Search
  • General News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Health
  • Development Agenda
  • World News
  • Features & Opinions
  • Election watch
  • Editorial
Follow US
Breaking NewsHealthtop stories

Pantang Hospital in sorry state as world marks Mental Health Day

Suleman
Last updated: October 11, 2023 11:08 pm
Suleman
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

The state of mental health care in Ghana is still a major challenge, especially at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital.

Pantang Hospital is one of the leading mental health facilities in Ghana. The hospital, however, is in a sorry state of disrepair.

The buildings are dilapidated, the wards are overcrowded, and the facilities are inadequate. Patients are often forced to sleep on the floor, and there is a shortage of basic necessities such as food and clothing.

More Read

Ghana’s economy expands by 7.7% in February 2026 – GSS
President Mahama urges African leaders to unite in tackling healthcare challenges
Chinese mining firm targets Ewoyaa lithium takeover in $210m deal
Ghana now 8th biggest economy in Africa
Mahama, appointees donate GH¢6.1m to Mahama Cares Fund

The staff at Pantang Hospital are also overworked and underpaid. They often have to deal with difficult and dangerous patients, and they lack the resources to provide adequate care.

The sorry state of Pantang Psychiatric Hospital is a reflection of the low priority that is given to mental health care in Ghana. Mental health is still stigmatized in Ghana, and there is a lack of awareness of the importance of mental health care.

Source: CNR

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

Latest News

Mawuedem Solution Supports Communities in Volta Region with Relief Items
May 6, 2026
Callistus Mahama warns against early succession talks, urges discipline and focus on governance
May 6, 2026
Ghana rises to 39th in Press Freedom Index amid structural challenges
May 6, 2026
Water Justice Network Pushes for Affordable, Inclusive Water Systems
May 4, 2026
Overall cost pressures in construction are easing – Government Statistician
April 30, 2026
Ghana can’t industrialise without power, water – Nii Moi Thompson
April 30, 2026
Ghana walks away from US health agreement over sensitive data concerns
April 28, 2026

You Might Also Like

Breaking NewsDiaspora newstop stories

Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks

April 28, 2026
Breaking NewsGeneral Newstop stories

Create ‘water markets’ to fix Ghana’s supply challenges — Former GWL MD

April 28, 2026
Breaking NewsDevelopment Agendatop stories

National Water Justice Campaign Launched to Tackle Inequality in Access

April 21, 2026
Breaking NewsGeneral Newstop stories

ISODEC Urges Collective Action to Secure Safe Water for All Ghanaians

April 21, 2026

About Us

Public Agenda is fou­nded and owned by Pu­blic Agenda Communic­ations.

Public Agenda was founded as a public interest Me­dia entity. Its Visi­on is to contribute to building a well-i­nformed society where accurate informati­on dissemination is the cornerstone of a democratic, just and equitable society.

Its mission is to inform, guide and bui­ld responsible citiz­enship and accountab­le decision making and strive for excell­ence in the media in­dustry. Public Agenda Communications is managed by a Board of Directors.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?