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HEALTH

Through the construction, renovation and equipping of the three dental clinics in the area and the training of staff employed in the clinics, the project aims to strengthen health protection and oral hygiene in the area, increasing access to facilities and improving the quality of care offered.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

In the district of Xai-Xai, the majority of the population has limited or no access to dental health services and lives with a high incidence of untreated advanced oral diseases and the consequent demand for treatment that burdens an inefficient health system. Having gained extensive experience in this field in the Democratic Republic of Congo, AGAPE decided to renew the project in Mozambique as well, particularly in this region where it had already worked in 2012 in the field of maternal and child health.

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Activities

DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Construction of a new block at the Marien Ngouabi Neighbourhood Health Centre and improvement of the clinics in Baixa de Xai Xai and Bairro Patrice Lumumba, equipping them with running water and essential medical equipment donated by Italian dental practices.

STAFF TRAINING

Train staff currently employed in the clinics and create a partnership with the Infuleno Institute of Health Sciences (ICSI) and the Higher Institute of Science and Technology of Mozambique (ISCTEM) in Maputo, offering 24 students half-time collaborations and professional internships for three years.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

Raising the awareness of the district population on the importance of oral health and hygiene. In addition to the patients in the three centres, thanks to a collaboration with the Ministry of Health, supported by Colgate-Palmolive, we will also be able to reach 9 primary and secondary schools in two years.

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Partner

Direcção Provincial de Saúde de Gaza

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