Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002)

Chapter II : Fundamental Provisions

4. Implementation of policies and measures by State
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Every organ of State responsible for health services must determine and co-ordinate the implementation of its policies and measures in a manner that—

(a)ensures the provision of mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and health establishments referred to in section 5(1);
(b)promotes the provision of community-based care, treatment and rehabilitation services;
(c)promotes the rights and interests of mental health care users; and
(d)promotes and improves the mental health status of the population.