Nigeria Confronts Gambling Addiction with West Africa’s Largest Mental Health Facility

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In a decisive move to combat the growing problem of gambling addiction, the Suschu government in Nigeria has commenced construction of a 1,000-bed rehabilitation center adjacent to its existing 500-bed mental hospital, already the largest in West Africa.This ambitious project signals a significant policy shift, recognizing gambling addiction as a serious public health