 In addition, I recommend that all stakeholders (Mental Health Services, Ministry of Health, Department of Public Works) examine and take all the necessary measures to address the issue of the remote location of the patient wards from the staff area.  Reinforcement of the staffing in patient wards in the evening hours.  Providing continuous training of the staff and ensuring a decent work environment in order to avoid the adverse consequences of performing the difficult task of caring for the mentally ill. On 21 October 2019, the Commissioner, in her capacity as the NPM, submitted a report to the Minister of Health, as the competent authority, pursuant to article 9 of L. 2(111)/2009, expressing her concerns and urging the Minister to take action on the basis of the recommendations contained therein. The report was also forwarded to the Head of the Mental Health Services for her information and actions (File No. NPM 3.02). 27

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