35% of Genocide survivors have mental health problems – RBC
According to Dr Iyamuremye, the researchers also found out that most interviewees are aware that mental health services are available but very few were interested in seeking them.
![Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a past commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, about 223,500 people sought consultation in public hospitals for mental health related treatment last year. / File Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a past commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, about 223,500 people sought consultation in public hospitals for mental health related treatment last year. / File](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2019/03/02/volunteers-carry-a-trauma-victim.jpg)
Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a past commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, about 223,500 people sought consultation in public hospitals for mental health related treatment last year. / File