Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide

The Nigerian government plans to decriminalise attempted suicide. It is currently an offence punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine or both. Suicide is a major public health concern, with the country recording around 300,000 attempts every year, and at least 7,000 deaths. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nigeria-plans-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/id263570559?i=1000785567112https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nigeria-plans-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/id263570559?i=1000785567112