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First batch of 'Reach out Rangers' hits the road

The Ministry of Health's National COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme dubbed 'Reach Out' saw its first batch of trained 'rangers' graduating on Wednesday.The programme was developed last year in response to the emergent need among members of our population, including older persons, for psychosocial support associated with the pandemic.

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