AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Use in Mozambique: Mozambican health facilities treated 17,783 people for mental and behavioral disorders linked to drugs and psychoactive substances in the first half of 2026—up 58.6% from the same period in 2025, with multiple substances and alcohol driving most cases, and Maputo leading. Health System & Immunisation: Mozambique was named the first-ever Gavi Leap Champion, praised for country-led reforms and aligning immunisation budgets with its National Immunisation Strategy. Mercury-Free Gold Mining: Mozambique has begun gathering international experience to formalise artisanal gold mining and cut out mercury use, with reforms planned over five years to protect public health. El Niño Health Warning: WHO classifies the expected El Niño impacts in Africa as a Grade Three emergency, flagging Mozambique among high-risk countries for flooding, drought, disease outbreaks, and malnutrition. Reproductive Health Funding: Governments and partners pledged over US$715 million to expand reproductive health services and supplies, including family planning and maternal care, amid funding declines. Border Trade Efficiency: At the Cuchamano/Nyamapanda border post, extended hours are helping clear about 80 trucks a day, easing congestion along the Beira and North-South corridors.
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