Management of mental health services in Malawi.

Journal: International psychiatry : bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Volume: 5

Issue: 2

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Affiliated Institutions:  Chief Government Psychiatrist, Ministry of Health, Zomba Mental Hospital, Malawi, email felixkauye@yahoo.com.

Abstract summary 

Malawi is a country in sub-Saharan Africa bordering Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. It has an area of approximately 118 000 km and is divided into northern, central and southern regions. It has an estimated population of 13 million, 47% of whom are under 15 years of age and just 5% over 60 years. Its economy is largely based on agriculture, with tobacco being the main export. The projected growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for 2007 was 8.8%; GDP per capita was $284 per annum.

Authors & Co-authors:  Kauye Felix F

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Citations :  Kauye, F. & Mafuta, C. (2006) Country profile: Malawi. International Psychiatry, 4, 9–11.
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SSN : 1749-3676
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Male,Female
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Country of Study
Mozambique
Publication Country
England