The Mental Health Authority is launching a new project aimed at removing over 6,000 people with mental health illnesses from the streets of the country.

This initiative is part of efforts to prioritize the mental health rights of citizens.

The announcement was made during the media launch of a weeklong celebration of World Mental Health Day, which carries the theme “Mental Health is a universal right.”

The Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Professor Pinaman Appau, emphasized that the project’s goal is to provide healthcare and support for individuals with mental health conditions.

The Authority is collaborating with various stakeholders to pilot this project in specific regions after the previous “Operation Clear the Streets Project” did not achieve the desired outcomes.