AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMozambique Drug Use Surge: Mozambique’s health facilities treated 17,783 people in the first half of 2026 for mental and behavioural disorders linked to drugs and other psychoactive substances—up 58.6% year-on-year—driven mainly by multiple-substance use and alcohol, with Maputo leading and Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Manica also reporting high levels. Health System Progress: Mozambique was named the first-ever Gavi Leap Champion, praised for country-led immunisation budgeting and health system strengthening under the 2026–2030 shift. Reproductive Health Funding: Governments and partners pledged over US$715 million to expand reproductive health services, supplies and infrastructure, including family planning and maternal health, amid fears of funding declines. Border Health & Safety Link: At the Cuchamano/Nyamapanda border post, extended hours and better border management are clearing about 80 trucks daily, easing congestion on the Beira and North–South corridors. Mercury-Free Gold Push: Mozambique has started gathering international know-how to formalise artisanal gold mining and reduce mercury use, aiming to join the PlanetGold project.
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