MCGL donates equipment and materials to three health units in the City of Maputo.

The MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project delivered equipment and materials this morning to the neonatology services of Mavalane General Hospital, José Macamo General Hospital, and Bagamoyo Health Center. The ceremony took place at Mavalane General Hospital in Maputo City.

The initiative aims to improve the quality of care provided to newborns, strengthening the responsiveness of health units and the working conditions of health professionals.

On that occasion, the National Director of Jhpiego in Mozambique, Dr. Lisete Macaringue, emphasized that, although many causes of neonatal mortality are preventable, their reduction depends on the consistent and high-quality implementation of proven, simple, and low-cost interventions.

"This moment represents much more than the delivery of material goods. It represents a commitment to life, to the quality of healthcare, and to the future of Mozambican children. Each piece of equipment provided today translates into an additional opportunity to save lives, improve the quality of care, and offer newborns a safer and healthier start to life," he stated.

The National Director also highlighted that strengthening neonatal units must be accompanied by investment in the skills of healthcare professionals and in the sustainability of the improvements achieved. She also acknowledged the commitment of the teams from the three health units, emphasizing their role in transforming equipment, knowledge, and protocols into humanized care and lives saved.

In turn, Dr. Zacarias João, representing the Director of the Maputo City Health Service, stated that the initiative constitutes another step in the joint effort to improve the quality of care provided to newborns and contribute to the reduction of neonatal mortality.

The representative highlighted that, despite the progress achieved by the health sector, challenges persist related to the prevention of complications, the early identification of risk situations, and the care of newborns with low birth weight. In this context, he acknowledged the importance of partnerships to respond to the priority needs of the population and strengthen the capacity of health professionals.

The support includes computer and connectivity equipment, mannequins for simulation and clinical learning, as well as materials for collection points and rooms for the extraction and storage of breast milk. Among the items provided are chairs, coolers, breast pumps, bottles, thermal boxes, and cold storage containers, designed to support the procedures for collecting, storing, and handling breast milk.

The provision of these resources aims to strengthen service conditions and support the delivery of quality care to newborns, including premature infants and babies with low birth weight. Their proper use, coupled with equipment maintenance and the commitment of healthcare professionals, will be fundamental to ensuring the continued benefits of this initiative.

The initiative was supported by the United States Department of State through the MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) project