It’s a full house at the Boma Inn in Eldoret, where the @KPAkenya Annual Scientific Conference is well underway.

Dr Frank Njenga speaks on private practice and navigating life as a psychiatrist, with invaluable insights based on decades of experience in practice.

As part of the EAYPTA AGM, Prof Lukoye Atwoli shares valuable insights on navigating life and the world of research as a psychiatrist.

RT @akimben: This midweek moment reminds us that……. True healing isn’t the absence of pain, but learning to embrace it alongside joy!. #H….

Now happening: The 17th @KPAkenya Annual Scientific Conference. Eleven residents from Makerere and Mbarara universities travelled to Eldoret to attend, with facilitation from EAYPTA and @neurotorium

RT @MaryLilian18: President of the Uganda Association of Psychiatrists, Hon. Minister Nobert Mao, Head of the Austria Development Cooperati….

RT @PRIinAfrica: All is set for the National Dialogue on promoting the rights of persons with mental illness with the arrival of the Chief….

Courtesy: @muyanga1988 @Ugpsychiatrists.

“The dialogue concluded today with a call to action, closed by the Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, reaffirming the need for reform, better mental health services within law enforcement, & justice for those who have been neglected for far too long.”.

“Discussions also exposed systemic gaps, such as the severe shortage of mental health professionals in correctional facilities; with the Uganda Prisons Service currently having only one psychiatrist serving the entire system and Uganda Police also having only one psychiatrist.”.

“One heartbreaking case highlighted was of an individual who has been confined in Luzira since 1997 under ministerial orders, highlighting the broader reality of many others with mental illness who continue to suffer silently in prisons.”.

“The dialogue, jointly organized by the Uganda Association of Psychiatrists, Penal Reform International, and Butabika Hospital, brought together key actors to reflect on the plight of people with mental illness who remain in detention without adequate care or due process.”.

“Over the past two days, Uganda has held a National Dialogue on Promoting the Rights of Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System, sponsored by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Government of the Netherlands.”

Dr. Hillary Irimaso, President, Uganda Association of Psychiatrists presents his research titled “Assessment of Mental Health and Related   Conditions Among Incarcerated women in three Uganda Prisons Jan 2025.”

Day 2 of the National Dialogue on the Rights of Persons with Mental Illness in Uganda’s Criminal Justice System is in full swing. We look forward to a day of enlightening conversations. Pictured below are some past & present residents with the emeritus HoD, Prof Noeline Nakasujja

We closed off our day with an extremely illuminating panel discussion on managing mental illness in the justice system moderated by Dr. John Kamya from @PoliceUg. All in a day’s work! Grateful once again to our key stakeholders, including @PRIinAfrica .#MentalHealthAndTheLaw

Dr. Apio Irene, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at @butabika1955 shared unique insights on Uganda’s forensic psychiatry structure, challenges, and recommendations for the way forward.

RT @PRIinAfrica: Today, we are hosting National Dialogue on promoting the rights of persons with mental illness in Uganda's criminal justic….

Mr. Boniface Wilunda, Head-Health and Social Development UNODC Kenya wrapped up the panel with an address on Upholding International Standards: Advancing Substance use treatment, strengthening Prison Health and promoting alternatives to incarceration.

Ms. Barbara Nakijoba - MEL Officer, UYDEL, emphasised the importance of prevention in mental health care. “Every dollar spent in prevention saves the government 10 dollars in managing the conditions that would occur if not for prevention.”