Maputo – The World Health Organisation, through its Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO), led an external mission to evaluate the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (PNCT) in Mozambique.

Maputo – The Ndlavela Health Center, in the municipality of Matola, hosted yesterday the official launch ceremony for the provision of Lenacapavir (LEN) administration services, an alternative drug for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Led by the Ministry of Health (MISAU), the event—which marks a significant step forward in Mozambique’s response to the HIV epidemic—brought together government representatives, local authorities, partners, health professionals, civil society organizations, and community members.

Maputo, April 7th, 2026 — On this World Health Day, celebrated under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”, the world reaffirms the importance of science as an essential foundation for protecting and promoting the health of all people, everywhere. In Mozambique, this principle is reflected both in the ongoing expansion of access to quality health services and in the country’s active contribution to global scientific progress.

Maputo—Health authorities in Mozambique have intensified emergency response to assist hundreds of thousands of people devastated by severe flooding in the southern and central regions since mid-December 2025. 

The flooding has affected more than 720 000 people, with 75% residing in Gaza Province. Around 100 000 people are being housed in 113 temporary accommodation centres in Gaza, Maputo, Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambezia provinces, and Maputo City. 

No distrito de Lago, província do Niassa, mais de 40 líderes – incluindo religiosos, matronas, comités de saúde, agentes polivalentes de saúde, representantes da Organização da Mulher Moçambicana e da Organização da Juventude Moçambicana – participaram de um diálogo com o Ministério da Saúde (MISAU) e a OMS.