MVA Fund organises caregiver training
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 170 Views |
Attendees at the Carer Training Seminar
According to MVA Fund-Francistown Branch Manager, Kite Nkala, the seminar sought to promote positive behaviour, daily living skills, caregiver networking, and understanding post-discharge management.
“This initiative aligns with the MVA Fund's transformation drive, which emphasises collaboration and recognises the crucial role that caregivers play in supporting claimants' transition and adherence to discharge instructions,” he said.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...