Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Al-Bdour affirmed that the ministry is committed to delivering mental health services at a quality level suited to the nature of the illness, stressing that mental health care is a national priority equal in importance to other pillars of the healthcare system.

This came during Dr. Al-Bdour’s visit on Tuesday morning to the National Center for Mental Health, where he toured various departments and closely examined the level of services offered in diagnostic and psychiatric treatment clinics, in addition to inspecting the forensic unit dedicated to patients referred through judicial authorities.

The Minister met with patients and listened to their feedback as well as that of the medical and administrative staff, highlighting the key challenges they face in the field of mental health.