Italy Expands Health Cooperation in Mozambique

Italy is deepening its strategic health cooperation with Mozambique through targeted investments in training, prevention and innovation, reinforcing long-term system resilience in Sofala Province.

Italy is advancing its health partnership with Mozambique through a set of targeted interventions designed to strengthen service delivery and build institutional capacity. During a visit to Sofala Province, Italy’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Gabriele Annis, engaged with national and provincial authorities to accelerate bilateral cooperation in the health sector.

At the same time, the mission centred on three strategic priorities: training, innovation and prevention. Together, these pillars support a broader effort to modernise Mozambique’s health system while addressing both infectious and non-communicable diseases.

Strategic investment in training and innovation

First, the visit marked the inauguration of a neonatal simulation laboratory at the Beira Health Sciences Institute. Partners including CUAMM, AISPO, ACAP Sant’Egidio and the University of Sassari supported the initiative, reflecting a coordinated approach across development and academic institutions.

The laboratory integrates advanced equipment and telemedicine tools. As a result, healthcare professionals can strengthen clinical skills and improve decision-making. In turn, these capabilities enhance neonatal care outcomes and contribute to sustained reductions in infant mortality.

Prevention as a policy lever

In addition, prevention remains a central pillar of Italy’s engagement. During the visit, stakeholders launched the “Capulana é Vida” campaign to raise awareness of cervical cancer, a critical public health challenge.

The initiative mobilises young people to develop culturally grounded communication tools. Because of this approach, the campaign improves outreach while supporting early detection. It also illustrates how public health policy can align with local cultural dynamics to increase effectiveness.

Expanding healthcare access and service delivery

Moreover, the delegation visited the DREAM Centre operated by the Community of Sant’Egidio. The centre focuses on HIV prevention and treatment, alongside other infectious diseases. Therefore, it plays a critical role in expanding access to essential healthcare services for underserved populations.

After that, Ambassador Gabriele Annis visited the rural hospital of Nhamatanda, where a programme on non-communicable diseases has been under implementation since January 2024. This initiative reflects a structural shift in Mozambique’s health priorities as the national disease burden evolves.

A long-term partnership anchored in system resilience

Overall, Italy continues to position its engagement in Mozambique as a long-term partnership focused on system strengthening and knowledge transfer. The emphasis on training, innovation and prevention aligns with broader development finance priorities in the health sector.

As a result, these initiatives contribute to building a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system. At the same time, they reinforce Mozambique’s capacity to respond to emerging health challenges while supporting sustainable development objectives.

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