AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMozambique Health & Water: WaterAid warns Mozambique could lose water-sector funding and investment if WASH systems in primary health centres stay broken due to weak maintenance and technical capacity, urging sustainability from design through spare parts and operating budgets. Health System & Medicines: Mozambique’s state-owned pharmaceutical company (SMM) reported a dramatic 2025 profit collapse (down about 98.5%), with sales falling and credit risk rising—at a time when the National Health Service is already facing medicine shortages. Community Health & Infrastructure: President Daniel Chapo launched the US$250m MozCommunity project for 56 districts in Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa, targeting climate-resilient schools and health centres, water supply, cash transfers for vulnerable households, vocational training, women/youth-led SMEs, and GBV prevention. Road Safety: Two crashes in Manica and Maputo left at least eight dead and 32 injured, with authorities citing excessive speed and poor warning around a broken-down truck. Health & Gender: A study in Kenya and Mozambique links poverty, stigma, isolation, and weak support systems to high rates of mental health conditions among pregnant adolescents. Regional Trade for Access: SADC’s simplified trade regime is pushing to cut border costs and delays for small-scale traders, including Mozambique, which can indirectly support access to essentials.
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