Ghana decriminalises attempted suicide
Some people who had survived suicide attempts had also demanded funding for prevention.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
The Criminal Offenses Act of 1960 has been amended by Ghana's parliament, making it a crime to try to end one's own life.
As a result of the amendment made on Tuesday, attempted suicide will now be regarded as a mental health condition needing legal assistance, according to Ghana's TV3 network.
Ghanaian medical professionals have pushed for a change in the legislation, arguing that attempted suicide is a medical condition that requires treatment rather than imprisonment.
According to local media, 1,500 suicide cases are recorded nationwide each year.
