Chainama Hills Mental Hospital | |
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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]