Idai victims need psycho-social support: Chiwenga

VICE-PRESIDENT and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said there was need to reach out to people affected by Cyclone Idai in March 2019 as its repercussions could significantly impact their mental health.

Chiwenga said this in Harare during the launch of the Special Initiative for Mental Health and the Zimbabwe Mental Health Investment Case.

“The negative mental health effects of Cyclone Idai are still with us where more than 270 000 people were affected by the cyclone, 341 people killed and many more missing.

This story is for NewsDay subscribers.