Health Act

73. Mental health

Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force

There shall be established by an Act of Parliament, legislation to—

(a)protect the rights of any individual suffering from any mental disorder or condition;

(b)ensure the custody of such persons and the management of their estates as necessary;

(c)establish, manage and control mental hospitals having sufficient capacity to serve all parts of the country at the national and county levels;

(d)advance the implementation of other measures introduced by specific legislation in the field of mental health; and

(e)ensure research is conducted to identify the factors associated with mental health.