Mozambique - Health and Nutrition
As part of the AKF Enhancing Food Security and Incomes (FSI) initiative in Cabo Delgado - the northernmost and poorest province of Mozambique where one out of two children suffer from stunting - mothers learn how to prepare enriched porridge to ensure good nutrition for their children.
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
As part of the AKF Enhancing Food Security and Incomes (FSI) initiative in Cabo Delgado - the northernmost …
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in Mieze, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in Mieze, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
Teresa (left), a youth peer mentor, leads a class on family planning options at the Namuno Health Centre in Mozambique.
AKFC / Rich Townsend
Teresa (left), a youth peer mentor, leads a class on family planning options at the Namuno Health Centre in …
AKFC / Rich Townsend
These mothers in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique (where one out of every two children suffer from stunting) are learning how to prepare enriched porridge to ensure good nutrition for their children.
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
These mothers in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique (where one out of every two children suffer from stunting) are …
AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura
Mozambique | Health
In the province of Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, over half of children under age five are stunted due to malnutrition. Almost half of girls get married before the age of 18, increasing the rate of adolescent pregnancy and maternal and child mortality rates. AKF’s programmes in Cabo Delgado aim to improve the health and nutrition of the province’s people.
6,400
AKF supports over 6,400 health workers
Maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in Mieze, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Community Health and Gender Norms
We engage communities to improve maternal, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and gender norms, especially for women, adolescent girls, and boys. Activities include mobile clinics, youth-friendly services, awareness campaigns, and community ambulances, all promoting safe and informed access to care. We reached over 66,000 adolescents in 2024.
Quality Health Services
We improve the technical capacity of sub-national and district healthcare providers to deliver gender-sensitive and comprehensive health services. Investments include the construction and upgrading of health facilities and provision of essential equipment. In 2024 we supported over 6,400 health workers.
National HIV and Tuberculosis Response
We strengthen patient tracking and are increasing the detection and treatment of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in secure districts of Cabo Delgado. The initiative responds to high population mobility and treatment disruptions, contributing to national efforts to reduce infection rates.