Two teenagers aged 16 and 15 suspected of being involved in the murder of a 15-year-old student in an argument at a school in Matola, Maputo province, have been arrested,….
The Mozambican government today ratified the agreement for a 17 million euro loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to build hospitals in Niassa province, in northern….
The Councillor for Health and Quality of Life, Alice de Abreu, called on parents and guardians to ensure that all children under the age of 10 are vaccinated in the….
The population of Mozambique could double in the next three decades, and to face this growth, the country needs to define policies that focus on providing better food, education, and health,….
The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Mozambique (PGR) has started 31 legal proceedings against police officers in connection with the disturbances that took place after the general elections…..
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released alarming figures showing that 77% of children in Mozambique live in poverty. In addition, one in four girls face physical violence before….
Mozambique vaccinated 92% of the 18 million children expected to be vaccinated in the polio campaign held in June 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates. For UNICEF, the….
The Maputo City Judicial Court sentenced five individuals to between 22 and 30 years in prison for their involvement in crimes of kidnapping, carrying prohibited weapons, and criminal association. The….
Since 2021, the Buddhist foundation Tzu Chi has helped more than 2,000 malnourished children in Sofala province, central Mozambique. The charitable foundation says that the children were assisted as part….
The problem of human trafficking in Mozambique is complex, as it has multiple facets, including the commercialisation of human beings for sexual exploitation, forced labour, and certain traditional practices aimed….
The National Health System in Mozambique is facing a serious supply crisis, especially the shortage of the BCG vaccine, which is essential for preventing the most serious forms of tuberculosis….
The Mozambican government launched a new food security strategy aimed at reducing chronic child malnutrition in the country, which has been exacerbated by climate change in recent years. The country….
Analysts believe that Mozambique could be affected by the conflict between Israel and Iran, particularly in terms of fuel imports, if the situation escalates. The country imports most of its….
The cut in US funding for health and humanitarian aid programs in Mozambique has led to the closure of nine organizations working to combat malaria and the discontinuation of 50….
Mozambique vaccinated more than 19 million children aged 0 to 10 against polio from June 2 to 6, exceeding the target set, health authorities announced on Monday (June 16), with….
In Mozambique, the number of children involved in child labor is growing and is noticeable, as in the streets of Maputo. Among the reasons given by the minors is the….
A recent study reveals that chronic malnutrition affects an alarming 38 per cent of Mozambican children under the age of five. This phenomenon, which has been a persistent challenge in….
The lack of information about the causes of albinism, combined with discrimination and misconceptions, has made individuals with the condition targets of violence and stigmatization in several communities in Mozambique…..
While in possession of a list of alleged terrorists, the social activist Ali Saide Muicuna was detained by local authorities on April 20 in the town of Oasse, while he….
Murders, the removal of human organs, and kidnappings continue to worry people with albinism living in Mozambique. This group complains of stigma and discrimination and demands respect. “People with albinism….
During a meeting with a group of children from different schools in the city of Maputo, in celebration of Children’s Fortnight, the President of the Republic emphasized the importance of….
Mozambique registers around 25,000 cases of different types of cancer every year, of which 17,000 result in death, according to estimates by health authorities. Cesaltina Lorenzoni, head of the National….
The World Food Program (WFP) has received a donation of 500,000 euros from the Finnish government to help children in Mozambique. With the money, the UN agency is expected to….
Save The Children intends to invest 70.4 million euros to support three million Mozambicans, more than half of them children, in the 2025-2027 strategy. The “ambitious plan”, launched in the….
The President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, called for reflection on the challenges affecting millions of children, including early unions, violence, and malnutrition, stressing the importance of child protection. President Chapo….