Consultancy for the final evaluation of the Mental Health Multisectoral Action Plan (PAMSM) 2019-2022 and the development of the PSN-SM 2023-2026

The HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL in Togo from African region had released this tender for Tenders are invited for Consultancy for the final evaluation of the Mental Health Multisectoral Action Plan (PAMSM) 2019-2022 and the development of the PSN-SM 2023-2026 Mental disorders, addictions and psychosocial disabilities are widespread in all regions of the world and contribute significantly to morbidity and premature mortality. The growing impoverishment of the population, socio-political conflicts and natural and man-made disasters with their corollary of internal and external displacement of victims appear to be the main causes of the rise of psychosocial problems such as affective disorders, psychological distress, psychotic disorders, misuse of psychoactive substances, delinquency. Globally, nearly one in eight people has a mental disorder according to the WHO. They affect all age groups and socio-professional categories of the populations of the planet. In Sub-Saharan Africa, in the context of developing countries, mental illnesses are still ignored and neglected. They arouse on the part of the communities a social stigmatization even an ill-treatment of the suffering people. In view of the scale of mental health problems with all of their consequences on the well-being of populations, the WHO recommends that all countries develop national strategies for prevention and treatment adapted to each context. In accordance with this recommendation, the WHO has developed the Global Action Plan for Mental Health 2013-2030 approved by the World Health Assembly. This plan aims to: (i) strengthen leadership and governance in the field of mental health; (ii) provide comprehensive and integrated mental health and social support services in a community setting; (iii) implement promotion and prevention strategies; (iv) strengthen information systems, evidence bases and research. In this logic, WAHO also adopted in 2018, the ECOWAS Regional Mental Health Strategic Plan. with tender notice no. TGO-2023-DPI-LOME-00808 published on 10 Jul 2023. The tender expired on 17 Jul 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Evaluation consultancy services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3313826.