The challenges that faced by Equatorial Guinea included lack of available specialists or doctors to treat mental health disorders and the shortage of available medications for the mentally ill because it is not financially beneficial for pharmacies to carry these types of drugs. In addition, formal educational opportunities on mental health were not available in Equatorial Guinea.
In conclusion, there was an acceptance that the current mental health system in Equatorial Guinea does not adequately address the needs of communities. Although infrastructural capacity for mental health services may have recently increased in Equatorial Guinea, the lack of other resources (including training programs, knowledgeable staff, medications, and community support) may limit the effectiveness of these facilities and information-sharing among health professionals.