| Chainama Hills Mental Hospital | |
|---|---|
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  Chainama Hills Mental Hospital Location of Lusaka | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Zambia |
| Coordinates | 15°24′05.8″S 28°21′13.4″E / 15.401611°S 28.353722°E |
| Organisation | |
| Affiliated university | |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 210 |
| Helipad | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Links | |
| Other links | List of hospitals in Zambia |
Chainama Hills Mental Hospital is a third level hospital located in Lusaka, Zambia, established in 1955.[1][2] Built back in the colonial era as an insane asylum, initially it was intended for British colonial officers treatment and subsequently for indigenous patients.[3][4] It offers medical care, treatment and re-socializing for people with psychiatric problems. Being the biggest mental health hospital, the faculties offer mental care, promote mental health and restore the dignity of patients in the country. It aims at providing care, rehabilitation, and reintegration of patients into society.[5][6]
- ^ Kamombo, Mandiudza (2023-08-27). "The true meaning of Chainama". Lusaka Star. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Ngungu, Jedrin; Beezhold, Julian (2009-04-01). "Mental health in Zambia – challenges and way forward". International Psychiatry. 6 (2): 39–40. ISSN 1749-3676. PMC 6734886. PMID 31507985.
- ^ Ngungu, Jedrin; Beezhold, Julian (2009-04-01). "Mental health in Zambia – challenges and way forward". International Psychiatry. 6 (2): 39–40. ISSN 1749-3676. PMC 6734886. PMID 31507985.
- ^ "Zambia : President Lungu visits Chainama Hills Mental Hospital, calls for respect of human rights of patients". 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Demolition of Chainama angers patients, students". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Michelo, Treaser (2023-04-12). "Chainama Mental Hospital lacks enough space - Workers". Lusaka Star. Retrieved 2024-07-14.