Mozambique

Introduction

Malaria transmission is seasonal in almost all areas of Mozambique, occurring mainly between November and July. The annual reported number of malaria cases in 2010 was 1,522,577 with 3,354 deaths.

Progress

Mozambique has made steady progress in scaling up malaria control interventions and has, in particular, been successful in attracting resources through the Global Fund including through Round 9. Additionally, the country has made policy changes including the banning of oral artemisinin based combination therapy. The country has confirmed the removal of tariffs on all anti-malarial commodities. Community Case Management of malaria and pneumonia have been introduced. Mozambique has also made progress in scaling up PMTCT.

Impact

The annual reported number of malaria cases in 2010 was 1,522,577 with 3,354 deaths. 93,874 malaria admissions were reported in 2010. In the past three years reported malaria cases, admissions and deaths have been decreasing consistently.

Key Challenges

• While Mozambique has secured significant financing in support of scale-up of malaria control interventions, there have been serious delays in implementation and funds disbursement, particularly from the Global Fund.
• Significant weaknesses have been identified in supply chain management leading to stock outs of essential commodities as well as expiry of other commodities.
• There has been high staff turnover in recent years affecting program continuity.