AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLGBTQ+ Rights in Mozambique: A new report highlights how transgender people and LBQ women face discrimination in schools, health facilities, workplaces and even online—often through silence and institutional neglect, despite no specific criminal laws. Drug Policy Update: Mozambique’s drug control legislation is being revised after 29 years, aiming to tackle new psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs and shifting trafficking patterns, with community concerns raised about sales near pharmacies and involving adolescents. Public Health & Cancer Care (Mozambique): Italy-backed projects in Beira support “Pink October” breast and cervical cancer prevention, including screening support, HPV vaccination and telemedicine links to remote facilities. Drug Use Pressure: Mozambique is seeing rising drug use as trafficking routes feed local addiction, with health facilities reporting heavy caseloads for drug-related treatment. Climate & Health Risks: The South-West Indian Ocean climate outlook warns Mozambique and neighbours to prepare for multiple hazards—drought and heat in the south, flooding and landslides in wetter areas—impacting agriculture, water and health. Maternal Testing Push (Regional): A new $1 antenatal testing bundle for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is flagged as promising for Mozambique among other high-volume markets.
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