The humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the temporary suspension of its medical activities in Mocímboa da Praia, in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, due to escalating armed violence in the district.
The decision was made following a series of attacks recorded this month, which endangered the safety of civilians, healthcare workers, and medical facilities. MSF is urgently calling for the protection of all humanitarian actors and the local population.
According to Víctor García Leonor, MSF’s Head of Operations in Mozambique, insecurity has severely hindered communities’ access to healthcare. “Hundreds of thousands of people are in urgent need of medical and humanitarian assistance in Cabo Delgado, but insecurity continues to prevent them from receiving it. This leads to avoidable deaths and suffering,” he said.
The suspension affects services provided in the emergency department and maternity ward of the Mocímboa da Praia District Rural Hospital, as well as emergency care, psychosocial support, and community-based activities in remote areas. Some critically ill patients have been referred to health facilities in Pemba and Mueda. Earlier in 2025, MSF had already been forced to temporarily halt operations in other parts of the province due to security concerns.
The organization reiterated its commitment to supporting the people of Cabo Delgado and affirmed that it will resume activities in Mocímboa da Praia as soon as there are safety guarantees for its teams. MSF also reminded that, after nearly eight years of conflict, around 430,000 people remain internally displaced, many with extremely limited access to basic services, including healthcare.
The information was released in a statement by the organization. (Mozanorte)
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