In Muchepa: Population concerned about the delay in opening the health center

The health center in Muchepa, located in the Meluluca administrative post in the Lago district, Niassa, was built and completed at the end of last year. Since then, the authorities have yet to comment on when the health unit will start operating.

This situation is causing concern among the local population, who are hoping to reduce the distance they have to travel to the Meluluca health center, which is about 5 kilometers away.

Some citizens, who chose to remain anonymous, say they have no information about when the health unit will open to ease the suffering of the population, especially during this rainy season.

"Our concern here in Muchenga is about this health center, which had a 90-day deadline for construction. Now it has been about 4 months since the work was finished, and when we ask, they don’t give us any answers. We suffer a lot going to Meluluca, especially during this rainy period. Crossing the river is a big problem," the citizens lamented.

Mozanorte’s report sought information from the district health service, and we were informed that the district health director visited Muchepa this Wednesday to assess the condition of the work. Subsequently, the district government will announce when the delivery will take place. (Davide Muianga)