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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Mbito",
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        "legal_name": "Michael Maling'a Mbito",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern namely, investing in mental health in the post Covid-19 recovery. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the global economy has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Africa, this has led to a significant contraction of the national economies and more people living in abject poverty. The journey to recovery will be a long and difficult one for African economies and will be strongly dependent on the resilience and productivity of the work force. There is increasing global evidence that productivity at the work place is profoundly influenced by mental health. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development defines mental health as the capacity of thought, emotion and behavior that enables every individual to realize their own potential in relation to their development stage to cope with the normal stresses of life, to study or work productively and fruitfully, and contribute to their community. Mr. Speaker, Sir it is estimated that mental health illnesses cost USD2.5 trillion globally in 2010. This cost will rise to over USD6 trillion in 2030. Most of these costs are indirect and are due to productivity losses associated with mental illness. These losses The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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