was highlighted to be a challenge for the available personnel to be able to monitor each and every patient’s behavior. 9.3 Resuscitation of the Institution Farm The Government is urged to support with farm implements and inputs for the utilization of the Hospital Farm. This will go a long way in improving food security thereby fulfilling the patients’ right to food at the hospital considering the resource constraints currently faced by the Institution. This will also cushion the Hospital in various forms, including raising some revenue-through selling surplus produce. 9.4 Financing of Mental Health Board and Review Tribunal It is also recommended that the Mental Health Board and the Review Tribunal are funded so as to continue their role in monitoring such institutions and to closely monitor the welfare of mental institutions and sourcing of donations. 9.5 Human Rights Training for Staff There is need for staff at Ingutsheni to receive human rights training so as to use the human rights based approach in dealing with their patients. 9.6 Staff Welfare It is recommended that the Government through the Ministry of Health and Child Care come up with motivating incentives for the staff who work with mentally and physically handicapped patients. The Ministry of Health and Child Care through the Health Services Board together with the Civil Service Commission are urged to consider job grading structure which also acknowledges the experience of personnel at Mental Institutions. The Government to consider building of more staff quarters especially for junior staff who constitute the majority. The security of staff is comprised especially those who work on night shifts and require to find their own way home during the “unsocial hours” of the day. 9.7 Amendment of Mental Health Act Page 21 of 22

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