-Calls intensify for urgent treatment, as she parades Sanniquellie undressed
BY Shallon S.Gonlor
In Nimba County, an unsettling situation has garnered increasing attention as a single mother, previously known for her mental stability, has been observed displaying signs of extreme mental distress.
Over the past few days, the woman believed to be around 50 years old, has been witnessed wandering the streets of Sanniquellie in a state of undress, prompting calls for urgent intervention and treatment.
The woman’s sudden descent into mental instability has left both residents and authorities puzzled about the underlying cause of her distress.
Her behavior, characterized by public nudity in various parts of Nimba County, has raised concerns about the violation of her dignity and privacy, reflecting a distressing pattern of neglect and vulnerability.
Despite assurances from family members that she had no prior history of mental health issues, the woman’s conspicuous display of erratic behavior has sparked debates within the community.
While some attribute her actions to mental health challenges, others have resorted to stigmatizing labels such as “witch”, underscoring the urgent need for empathy and understanding in addressing her plight.
Amidst growing apprehension over her well-being, compassionate individuals have come forward to express solidarity with the woman and advocate for comprehensive support services to alleviate her suffering.
Efforts to restore her to a semblance of normalcy have garnered widespread support, with a particular emphasis on the importance of holistic care and rehabilitation for individuals grappling with severe mental health conditions.
As she struggles with this agony, women in the county have rallied Liberians to prioritize the well-being of the vulnerable woman who still has means of recovering.
An array of groups joined together to decry, what they view as a regressive call to move the woman with serious mental health to a psychiatric home and immediate treatment. The target of their call was directed at the E.S. Grant Mental Home located on Duport Road, Paynesville to undergo mental treatment.
There have always been several hazards affecting Liberia. When these encounter the vulnerable elements (human, environment, and economic assets) and fragile environment created by years of conflicts and poverty of the Liberian population; either local or national disasters easily occur.
The most common hazards are as follows: epidemics, floods, tropical storms, fire, tidal abnormalities, erosion, and the possibility of droughts in the future. There are also human-induced disasters resulting from war, refugees, internally displaced people (IDP), and chemical and harmful clements.
It was earlier predicted that In the future, meteorological hazards such as floods and droughts are likely to increase due to global warming. Industrial development might further lead to oil spills and other toxic waste disasters.
In 2022, a national factional plan for disaster risk reduction was created. Before that, the National Disaster Relief ‘Plan’ was developed to guide the activities of the Commission.
