Raquel Mahoque Maguele

Raquel Mahoque Maguele is a health official with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) who has been actively involved in discussions surrounding mental health challenges in the Americas, particularly focusing on the alarming rates of suicide in countries like Suriname. During a recent stakeholders meeting, she highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address mental health issues and emphasized the importance of responsible media reporting to prevent the spread of harmful narratives related to suicide.