As part of its yearly support for the authority, the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has given GH200,000 to the Mental Health Authority.
As part of its commitment to assist in improving conditions in the nation's psychiatric hospitals and raise awareness to guarantee the appropriate management of cases, the church has funded the Mental Health Authority for five years running.
When the church organized a 12-meter health walk, Rev. Anthony Cudjoe, the ICGC's regional overseer for Accra South, delivered the presentation on behalf of the general overseer, Pastor Mensa Otabil.
The annual health and fitness event hosted by the ICGC promotes active lives, provides a forum for social change, and raises money for the Ghana Mental Health Authority.
According to Rev. Cudjoe, the ICGC's support for mental health is based on the knowledge that this area of Ghana's healthcare system is neglected and requires funding.
Living Walk
He reminded the crowd of how Jesus Christ went about doing good wherever He went by saying that Life Walk was more than just a health and fitness event.
He declared that the gospel's good impact on society is "our mandate" and the third thread of our purpose.
Higher Demand
Dr. Caroline Amissah, the acting chief executive officer of the authority, accepted the check and thanked the ICGC for continuing to support the organization's efforts to raise awareness of mental health concerns.
She said that, in contrast to earlier times when mental health received less attention, things had changed and that there was now less stigma as a consequence of the difficulties being brought to light.
The partnership with the ICGC and other partners, according to Dr. Caroline Amissah, had boosted the need for mental healthcare as more individuals were now openly seeking assistance when they were having problems.
Emulate
To support the state's efforts to make sure that individuals receive care and attention, she urged other institutions to follow the example set by the ICGC.
The ICGC's Christ Temple East Campus in Teshie served as the starting point for this year's trek. Senior church leaders including Pastor Otabil, his wife Lady Joy, the General Secretary of the church, Rev. Morris Appiah, the Regional Overseer for Accra North, Rev. Yaw Annor, and different district heads were among the attendees.
Many important streets in the Teshie enclave, including Tse Addo and the Military Cemetery, were traversed by the thousands of participants during the 12-kilometer walk.
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