VOICED: Egypt poised for reform on mental health

The video discusses the dire conditions at the Abbassi psychiatric hospital in Cairo, where patients are often denied basic rights and kept without medical justification. Many are committed due to family shame or financial motives. Egypt is working on a new mental health law to improve patient rights and limit involuntary stays. With only 1200 psychiatrists for 80 million people, changing societal attitudes towards mental health is crucial.

How many psychiatrists are there in Egypt compared to the population?

What is one of the main objectives of the mental health reforms in Egypt?