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Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador

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Ecuador suicide prevention initiatives

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Latest: Ecuador launches national manual for first‑response suicide intervention

In July 2026 Ecuador’s rising suicide toll was highlighted, with 5,468 deaths recorded between 2019‑2023 and a disproportionate impact on men, older adults and adolescents. Reports stressed that early warning signs often