NGO Decries Neglect Of Mentally Challenged Persons

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An NGO, Initiative for the Support, Care and Rehabilitation of the Mentally Ill Destitute (INSCREMID), on Sunday appealed that mentally challenged persons in the society should not be neglected.

Dr George Eze, Founder of INSCREMID, said this during the donation of materials worth N500,000 to patients of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Neuropsychiatric Clinic, Emene near Enugu.

The items donated include neuropsychiatric drugs, a television set, dozens of clothing and foot-wear.

There was also free medical check-up for all the inmates.

Eze said, “We thank God that these people are under the protection of this home; but it is not enough.

“That is why we set-up this NGO – INSCREMID; we want to give them an identity and take care of them.

“We urge Nigerians to support us to do it, so that we can take care of their needs and…

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