Kenya: Study Finds 43% of Kenyan Healthcare Workers Show Symptoms of Depression

More than four in ten healthcare workers in Kenya are experiencing symptoms of depression, highlighting growing concerns over the mental wellbeing of frontline medical staff, according to a new study. The study by the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute (AKU-BMI) found that 43.1 percent of healthcare workers surveyed reported depressive symptoms, with younger and early-career professionals among the most affected. "This study highlights the reality of what healthcare workers are carrying every day. The findings give us a clear chance to take action and improve the systems that support our healthcare workers," said Professor Zul Merali, Founding Director of the Brain and Mind Institute.