The Health Ministry is assessing the mental health of children rescued from homes run by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) Sdn Bhd.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the children are suspected of facing mental health challenges due to the trauma they experienced.

“Several aspects are still under investigation.

“The ministry will be providing counselling support, and I believe the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH) will be involved at the clinic level,” he said.

He was speaking to the media after the 2024 Elderly Day celebration at the ministry in Putrajaya today.

Dzulkefly added that while counselling has already been provided to the affected children, updated data on their mental health status is still pending.

He also explained that NCEMH is primarily responsible for delivering counselling services, while his ministry will handle health and medical-related issues.

On Sept 11, the police raided 20 charity homes operated by GISBH in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, rescuing 402 children. The raid followed allegations of child neglect, sexual abuse, and molestation.

- Bernama

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