HEALTH

Inside the social struggles of ‘exile kids’

Mental health issues push many to their grave

Without provision to help them get counselling after witnessing the brutal liberation war, persons born in exile are turning to alcohol and suicide to silence their demons.

ELIZABETH //KHEIBES AND TOIVO NDJEBELA

1 Year Ago - 2023-09-07 00:05:00

The suspected suicide of Niita Nujoma last week has brought into focus the social, mental and economic struggles ‘exile kids’ may be enduring – including possible post-trauma ...

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