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.
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.
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.
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.