CAG: How Tanzania can improve mental heath services

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The Controller and Auditor General has revealed 12 significant shortcomings in the provision of mental health services in the country. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. The Controller and Auditor (CAG) General has revealed 12 significant shortcomings in the provision of mental health services in the country.

According to the CAG’s 2022/23 report, deficiencies include inadequate community-level diagnosis and financial resources, staff shortages and poor drug distribution.