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Mental Health Treatment Act (Cap. 34:02)

Authoring Organisation
The National Assembly of the Republic of Malawi
WHO MiNDbank Collection
Country Resources
Resource Type
Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Country/Region
Malawi
Date Published
31 December 1948
Document Type
Legislation/regulation
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An Act to make provision for the Care of Persons who are suffering from Mental Disorder or Mental defect, for the custody of their persons and the management of their estates, and for thee management and control of mental hospitals in Malawi.

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