AGP Executive Report

Agriculture & Health Tech in Mozambique: A Hunan-based Chinese firm (Zoomlion) is using FACIM in Maputo to push affordable agricultural machinery and broader mechanisation support for small farmers through local partnerships. Soil Science for Better Nutrition: Through SoilFER, Mozambican women scientists at IIAM are analysing soil samples to improve fertility and productivity, helping farms get more from crops like cassava. Child Nutrition Support: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is training local leaders in Maputo, Matola and Beira to run under-5 nutrition screenings and education, aiming to reduce stunting and malnutrition. Tobacco Farmer Health Warning: WHO reports tobacco-leaf production in Africa rose nearly 9% (2012–2024), with Mozambique among key producers—raising risks like green tobacco sickness and debt traps for workers. Traditional Medicine for Universal Health: WHO marks African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug 31) calling for more research, regulation and investment so traditional care can safely support universal health coverage. Digital Health & Connectivity: WIOCC secured $300m to expand fibre, data centres and subsea infrastructure across Africa—supporting faster access to digital services that can strengthen health systems.

Soil science for safer, smarter farming: Through FAO’s SoilFER, Mozambican women scientists at IIAM are analysing nearly 100 soil samples a day to guide fertility improvements and reduce risks from heavy metals, with training and lab capacity building expanding women’s roles in agricultural research. Women’s rights and health accountability: Ahead of UNGA81, a SHE & Rights session warned that “family/values/sovereignty” narratives are being used to weaken women’s and girls’ rights, stressing that implementation and community engagement are key to protecting health rights. Child nutrition support in Maputo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is training local leaders in Maputo, Matola and Beira to run under-5 nutrition screenings, caregiver education and referrals, tackling Mozambique’s high stunting and malnutrition burden. Tobacco farming health risks: WHO reports tobacco-leaf production in Africa rose while global output fell, highlighting health harms like green tobacco sickness and the risk of debt traps for farmers and workers—Mozambique is among the continent’s key producers. Traditional medicine for universal health coverage: WHO marks African Traditional Medicine Day with calls for more investment in research, regulation and innovation so traditional care can safely support universal health coverage.

TB & HIV Care in Mozambique: A Tanzania–Mozambique trial (EXULTANT) tested easier samples for TB screening in people living with HIV. Using urine and stool alongside usual mucus testing didn’t speed up treatment starts, but urine was far easier to collect and caught the biggest share of confirmed TB cases—suggesting urine (and stool when needed) could help hospitals screen more effectively. Traditional Medicine Push: Ahead of African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug 31), WHO and experts urged more investment in research, regulation, and innovation so traditional care can support universal health coverage. Health Systems & Funding Pressure: Malawi’s health sector is still suffering from chronic underfunding, with a reported shortfall of K646 billion versus Abuja Declaration targets—linked to broken equipment and cancelled surgeries. Food & Nutrition Resilience: AGRA’s new report says Africa’s agrifood systems improved over two decades, but farmers still struggle to turn higher production into stable incomes and resilience to shocks. Local Food Trees: A Malawi-led push highlights planting native, food-bearing trees to fight malnutrition and biodiversity loss, rather than relying only on fast-growing timber species. Healthier Markets & Safer Trade: Tanzania’s cashew season opens with reforms aimed at higher yields and smoother logistics to prevent bottlenecks. Public Health Risks from Tobacco: WHO analysis warns tobacco-leaf production is rising in Africa even as global output falls, raising health and environmental concerns. Mozambique–Brazil Business for Health & Tech: ApexBrasil says political space is opening for new Mozambique–Brazil partnerships, including healthcare and IT, following FACIM talks in Maputo.

Traditional Medicine Push: WHO marked African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug 31) urging governments to invest in research, regulation and innovation so traditional care can safely support universal health coverage. Nutrition + Biodiversity: A Malawi-led workshop highlights how planting indigenous, food-bearing trees can help fight malnutrition while restoring ecosystems, instead of relying only on fast-growing timber species. TB Screening in HIV Care: A Tanzania–Mozambique trial (EXULTANT) tested easier samples (urine and stool) alongside mucus for TB screening in people with HIV; broader testing didn’t speed treatment starts, but urine was easier to collect and detected many confirmed cases. Health System Access: Mozambique’s regulatory progress was noted as achieving WHO ML3 for a well-functioning medicines regulatory system, supporting safer access to medicines and vaccines. Public Health + Safety: Limpopo authorities seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth about R351.9m, including illicit medicines and cosmetics—an important reminder to buy from trusted sources. Diabetes Outlook: New EASD-linked estimates project type 1 diabetes cases to rise globally by 29% by 2049, with the biggest relative increases expected in low-income settings. Food Security Risks: Climate forecasts warn of below-normal rainfall patterns across parts of Southern Africa, raising concerns for crops, water and disease risk. Migration + Health Equity: Commentary on undocumented migration stresses that border control must still protect human dignity—relevant for access to healthcare and safer living conditions.

HIV Prevention in Mozambique: Maputo’s health facilities report strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir), with clients choosing it for convenience—just two doses per year—supporting easier protection for adolescents and others. TB Screening for People with HIV: A Tanzania–Mozambique hospital trial found that adding urine and stool testing to usual mucus testing didn’t speed up starting TB treatment, but urine was far easier to collect and detected many confirmed cases; stool or urine can help when mucus can’t be produced. Tobacco Trade Warning (Africa): WHO says tobacco-leaf production is rising in Africa while global output falls, alongside a sharp jump in cigarette imports—fueling addiction, disease, and environmental harm. Counterfeit Medicines and Goods Crackdown (Limpopo): Police seized illicit and non-compliant items worth R351.9m, including suspected illicit medicines and cosmetics, after raids across multiple towns. Health & Safety Travel Alert (Northern Mozambique): The US urges citizens to avoid northern Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, and weak health infrastructure with limited supplies and services. Diabetes Forecast: New estimates project type 1 diabetes cases will rise globally by 29% by 2049, with the biggest relative increases expected in low-income countries, including parts of Africa.

HIV & TB Care: A Mozambique–Tanzania hospital trial (EXULTANT) tested easier TB samples for people with HIV. Urine and stool were simpler than lung mucus, and a urine test caught the most confirmed cases—while broader screening didn’t speed treatment starts overall, suggesting urine can be a practical alternative when mucus can’t be collected. HIV Prevention in Mozambique: Maputo City reports high uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir), with two doses per year helping reduce clinic visits, including strong interest among adolescents. Public Health Funding Watch: A Malawi analysis says the country missed its Abuja health-budget target for years, leaving K646 billion unfunded—linked to broken CT scanners, idle ambulances, and patients waiting for surgery. Health Access & Safety: The US renewed a travel advisory urging Americans to avoid northern Mozambique due to terrorism risk and weak health infrastructure, including medicine shortages. Diabetes Trend: New EASD research projects type 1 diabetes cases will rise globally by 29% by 2049, with the biggest relative increases expected in low-income countries, including parts of Africa. Governance & Services: South Africa’s public service reform push stresses consequence management—arguing that without accountability, failures in areas like healthcare and safety persist. Environment & Health Links: A Mozambique mangrove-loss probe highlights satellite alerts ignored for years, raising concerns about ecosystem damage that can worsen local livelihoods and health risks.

HIV & TB Care: A Tanzania–Mozambique trial (EXULTANT) tested easier TB samples for people with HIV. Broader screening using urine, stool and mucus didn’t speed up treatment starts, but urine was far easier to collect and the urine test detected the most confirmed TB cases—stool or urine can help when mucus can’t be produced. HIV Prevention in Mozambique: Maputo’s PrEP rollout is gaining momentum: uptake of long-acting injectable lenacapavir is reported as high across 27 health facilities, with the promise of just two doses per year. Public Health Access & Safety: The US renewed a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid northern Mozambique, citing weak health infrastructure, variable medicine availability, limited routine and emergency services, and possible cash-upfront requirements. Health Funding & Systems: Malawi’s health sector is still short of its Abuja Declaration target; analysis says the country missed K646 billion over five years, leaving visible gaps like broken CT scanners and delayed care. Diabetes Outlook: New EASD research projects type 1 diabetes will rise globally by 29% to 12.1 million by 2049, with the steepest relative growth expected in low-income countries, including parts of Africa. Climate & Disease Risk: Zimbabwe faces another hotter, drier season; forecasts warn of below-normal rainfall during key planting months, raising pressure on crops, water and disease risk.

TB & HIV Care: A Tanzania–Mozambique trial (EXULTANT) tested whether easier samples—urine and stool—could speed TB detection in people with HIV. Results showed no faster start of TB treatment within three days versus usual testing, but urine was far easier to collect and a urine test already recommended for people with HIV caught the biggest share of confirmed cases; stool or urine may help when mucus can’t be produced. HIV Prevention in Maputo: Mozambique’s Maputo City reports strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir), with two doses per year reducing clinic visits—especially relevant for adolescents and young people. Public Health & Safety Abroad: The US renewed a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid northern Mozambique due to terrorism risk and also flagged weak health infrastructure, limited medicine availability, and limited routine/emergency services. Mozambique Health System Capacity: Mozambique’s medicine regulation is being credited with improving regulatory reliability for medicines and imported vaccines (WHO ML3 noted). Public Service Reform: SADC public service transformation needs stronger consequence management to ensure delivery in areas including healthcare. Health-Linked Policy Watch: Mozambique’s wage bill fell 3.9% in the first half of the year, as the government works to contain public spending. Local Health Access: At Karanda hospital, families face a $1 barrier between getting a meal and a place to sleep.

HIV Prevention in Maputo: Mozambique’s Maputo City is seeing strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP, with parliamentarians told that lenacapavir users are choosing the option that needs only two doses per year, easing clinic visits while keeping protection high. Diabetes Forecast: New EASD research projects type 1 diabetes will rise worldwide from 9.4 million people in 2025 to 12.1 million by 2049 (+29%), with the biggest relative growth in low-income countries including parts of Africa. Mining Health Claims: The Tshiamiso Trust says silicosis and work-related TB claims are accelerating, reporting a 64% jump in claim lodgements to 13,337 and continued benefit medical exams and compensation for eligible mineworkers and dependents. Public Health Access & Safety: A US travel advisory again urges Americans to avoid northern Mozambique, citing terrorism risk and also warning that health services can be limited, with variable medicine availability and possible cash payments upfront. Medicines Regulation Boost: Mozambique is highlighted for achieving WHO ML3 status for a well-functioning regulatory system for medicines, supporting safer access to drugs and vaccines. Food & Fertiliser Shock: Commentary on Africa’s fertiliser crisis links higher global urea prices to disrupted shipping, stressing the need for resilience beyond subsidies—so farmers aren’t hit as hard by import price swings.

Diabetes Forecast: New EASD research estimates type 1 diabetes will rise 29% worldwide from 9.4 million (2025) to 12.1 million by 2049, with new cases also climbing 14%—a reminder to plan for long-term care needs. HIV Prevention in Mozambique: Maputo’s health facilities report strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir), with clients benefiting from just two doses per year, easing clinic visits while boosting protection. Mining Health Claims: Tshiamiso Trust says silicosis and work-related TB claims are accelerating, with lodgements up 64% to 13,337 and millions paid to eligible mineworkers across Southern Africa, including Mozambique. Travel & Health Safety: The US again advises citizens to avoid northern Mozambique due to terrorism risk and weak health infrastructure, including limited medicine availability and limited emergency services. Medicines Regulation: Mozambique is credited with achieving WHO ML3 for a well-functioning regulatory system for medicines and vaccines, supporting safer access. Public Health Access: Mozambique’s wage-bill pressure and public spending restraint could affect services, as state remuneration fell 3.9% in the first half of the year. Environment & Health Link: A satellite investigation flags years of mangrove destruction in Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta—an ecosystem hit that can worsen coastal health and livelihoods.

HIV Prevention in Focus (Maputo): Mozambique’s Maputo City health facilities report strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP, with parliamentarians noting lenacapavir’s appeal because it requires only two doses per year, easing clinic visits while keeping protection high. Health Access & Safety (Travel Advisory): The US government renewed a travel warning for northern Mozambique, citing terrorism risk plus weak health infrastructure—variable medicine supply, limited emergency services, and some facilities asking for cash upfront. Health Systems & Regulation (Medicines): Mozambique’s medicines and imported vaccines regulation is being highlighted as more reliable, supporting stronger health protection through a better-functioning regulatory system. Public Health & Wellness (Diabetes Research): New diabetes-focused reporting underscores the growing burden of type 2 diabetes across Africa, with rising complications and the need for earlier detection and better care pathways. Community Health (Transport & Care): Reports also point to ongoing barriers to care in practice—ranging from facility capacity to the real-world costs families face when trying to access treatment and basic support.

HIV Prevention in Maputo: Uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir) is reported as high across Maputo’s 27 health facilities, with the capital’s rollout starting in May and offering protection with just two doses a year. Medicines Regulation Boost: Mozambique’s National Medicine Regulatory Authority (ANARME) has reached WHO ML3, meaning a more stable, integrated system to better check the quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines and imported vaccines. Mangroves Under Pressure: A satellite monitoring system flagged mangrove loss in Mozambique’s Chinde district for years, and a new investigation links the Zambezi Delta damage to systematic destruction tied to a Chinese mining operation. Health & Food Security: IMARP and JS Consultoria signed an MoU for an integrated Matola Rivers rehabilitation project, aiming to restore waterways, improve drainage, support fish farming and strengthen community nutrition. Clean-up at Police Facilities: Mozambique reports police stations and criminal investigation sites filled with long-impounded vehicles, raising concerns about wasted space and delayed court processes. Maternal Health Training: TIKA launched phase two training for Mozambican maternity hospital staff to strengthen skills in obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics and nursing.

HIV Prevention in Focus: Maputo reports strong uptake of long-acting injectable PrEP, with lenacapavir chosen by many patients because it means just two doses per year—reducing repeat clinic visits while keeping protection high. Medicines & Vaccines Oversight: Mozambique’s medicines regulator ANARME has reached WHO Maturity Level 3, a milestone for a stable, integrated system that improves confidence in product quality and helps spot unsafe or falsified medicines faster. Maternal Health Training: TIKA launched the second phase of training for Mozambican health professionals to strengthen maternity and child health skills, aiming to cut maternal and infant mortality. Food & Health Safety: Mozambique-linked concerns echo across the region as authorities warn against unsafe, unlicensed food imports—highlighting why proper checks matter for public health. Community Health & Nutrition: A Matola rivers rehabilitation plan signed in Maputo targets drainage, ecological recovery, fish farming, nutrition support, and training to improve food security.

Mozambique Health Regulation Boost: WHO has recognized Mozambique’s medicines and imported vaccines regulator, ANARME, as a trusted system at Maturity Level 3 (ML3), meaning stronger checks on quality, safety and effectiveness across the medicine life cycle. Maternal & Child Care Training: TIKA launched the second phase of training for Mozambican health professionals to strengthen maternity hospital capacity, aiming to cut maternal and infant mortality. Local Health Access Reality: At Karanda Mission Hospital, families from across Mozambique and beyond struggle to afford food and shelter while waiting for care—highlighting the hidden costs of treatment. Medicines & Vaccines System Strengthening: Mozambique’s ML3 milestone is also framed as a public health win for faster detection of unsafe or falsified products and better access to quality-assured health products. Migration & Health Pressure: Mozambique-linked regional migration stories continue, including closures and enforcement warnings in South Africa that affect cross-border health and social services. Food Safety Concern: Zimbabwe seized smuggled meat at Beitbridge, raising fresh alarms about unsafe food entering markets without proper veterinary and biosafety controls.

Medicine Regulation Boost: Mozambique’s ANARME has reached WHO Maturity Level 3 for medicines and imported vaccines, a sign of a stable, integrated regulatory system that should improve quality, safety and access to health products. Maternal Health Training: TIKA launched the second phase of training for Mozambican health professionals to strengthen maternity hospital capacity and cut maternal and infant mortality. Food & Water Security: Mozambique signed an agreement to rehabilitate Matola rivers, aiming to restore ecosystems, improve drainage, support fish farming and community nutrition, and create a modern fish market. Health Access Reality Check: At Karanda Mission Hospital, families struggle to afford food and shelter while relatives receive care, highlighting the hidden costs of treatment. Health System Priorities: Frelimo and President Chapo urged stronger action on unemployment and hunger, including expanding the health system with more ambulances and medicines. Local Business for LNG: ExxonMobil earmarked about US$4bn for local content in Cabo Delgado’s Rovuma LNG project, with supply-chain opportunities for Mozambican firms—if they meet strict tender standards. Road Safety: A serious crash in Nacala-a-Velha (Nampula) killed six and injured five, underscoring ongoing transport risks.

Regulatory Boost: Mozambique’s medicines and imported vaccines regulator ANARME has reached WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3), confirming a stable, well-functioning system for checking quality, safety and effectiveness—plus faster action against unsafe or falsified products. Maternal Health Training: Turkey’s TIKA launched the second phase of training for Mozambican health professionals to strengthen maternity hospital capacity and cut maternal and infant mortality. Food & Water Security: A Matola Rivers rehabilitation deal aims to restore drainage, support fish farming and community nutrition, and improve access to fish through a modern market. Health Access Under Pressure: At Karanda Mission Hospital, families struggle to afford basic food and shelter while relatives wait for treatment—showing how care costs can become a barrier. Road Safety: A deadly crash in Nacala-a-Velha (Nampula) killed six and injured five, underlining ongoing risks on key routes. Migration & Health Governance: Mozambique’s regional context continues as authorities manage cross-border movement and enforcement, including warnings against unlawful identity checks.