In
the localities of Sambene, Natuco, and the administrative post of Murrebue, in
the Mecufi district, Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, young people have
expressed discontent with the mosquito net registration brigades allocated to
their communities. This occurred on Wednesday (22).
According
to reports, the teams sent are not composed of local members but rather nurses
and other professionals from outside the region, many of whom are siblings or
relatives of the individuals involved, which raises questions about the
efficiency and inclusivity of the process.
The
local youth claim they were not consulted about the selection of these teams
and highlight that, while the work being done is important, the community's
needs extend beyond the distribution of mosquito nets.
The
main criticism is about the lack of attention to local realities and the
insensitivity to the community's difficulties, especially after the damage
caused by the cyclone, which destroyed many homes and infrastructure.
In frustration, the young people ask, “Nos de Mecúfi,
quanto é que vamos ter piscato?” The
reference to "piscato" is a request for more job opportunities or
benefits, which they feel are being neglected.
According
to information available to Mozanorte, they emphasize that, instead of
receiving fair compensation for the work carried out in their communities, they
are being left on the sidelines, with their homes destroyed and no effective
assistance for rehabilitation.
These
issues reflect the urgent need for a more inclusive approach, sensitive to
local realities, where aid is directed in a way that addresses both immediate
needs and the sustainable development of the affected communities.
Local authorities have yet to comment on
the matter.
The
health director responded by stating that there is a group of people from
opposition parties who do not want to follow the rules, claiming that this
attitude is even related to political issues. He justified that everything was
done with the involvement of local authorities. (Libério Dinis)
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