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. 2005 Jan 1;2(7):15-18.
eCollection 2005 Jan.

Mental health services in Uganda

Fred Kigozi  1
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Mental health services in Uganda

Fred Kigozi. Int Psychiatry. .

Abstract

Uganda is a landlocked developing country in East Africa with an estimated population of 24.8 million people (2002 census). At independence (in 1962) Uganda was a very prosperous and stable country, with enviable medical services in the region. This, however, was destroyed by a tyrant military regime and the subsequent civil wars up to 1986, when the current government took over the reigns of power.

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