News

03 Feb 2024

Vaccine, screening, and lifestyle are the most effective weapons to prevent cancer.

Today we celebrate World Cancer Day, with the slogan “Bridging the Care Gap,” emphasizing the need to make cancer prevention and treatment services accessible to all. Even in developing countries, morbidity and mortality related to cancer are on the rise, as is the case in Mozambique, where in 2022 there were 26,578 new cases of people […]

24 Jan 2024

Stories from Mozambique that dismantle hate speech

International Day of Education 2024 Wars and wounds inflicted by armed violence have left an indelible mark on the communities of Mozambique. In this challenging context, Helder and Ana, two children from the province of Tete, represent the strength and hope of those who dream of a better future. Their story, symbolized by a pencil, […]

15 Jan 2024

From conflict to agriculture: Evelina, an example of rebirth thanks to the DELPAZ programme

In Mozambique, particularly in the district of Gondola in Manica province, positive change is transforming lives and communities thanks to the DELPAZ programme. This programme is demonstrating its concrete impact through stories of rebirth like that of Evelina, a former guerrilla involved in the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Social Reintegration (DDR) process. A witness to this transformation, […]

13 Dec 2023

Launch of the project ‘Strengthening the health personnel training institutes system and supporting the development of telemedicine’

Today’s, at the Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU), the launch ceremony of the project “Strengthening the Health Personnel Training Institutes System and Supporting the Development of Telemedicine” AID – 12524 took place. The project, funded by AICS and implemented by the University of Sassari (UNISS), in collaboration with a consortium of three Italian NGOs: […]

12 Dec 2023

UEM and AICS on the 2030 Agenda: Reflections from the International Conference on SDGs

On December 11th and 12th, 2023, the International Conference on “The Contribution of Eduardo Mondlane University to the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” took place, with active participation from the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS). The ceremony was organized within the framework of the Localization Program of the SDGs in the provinces of […]

24 Nov 2023

Diabetes in Mozambique: Progress and Sustainability with the Contribution of AICS

Today is World Diabetes Day. Currently, in Africa, there are 24 million cases of diabetes in adults, with estimates indicating that this number will reach 55 million by 2045. In the African continent, these statistics can be explained by various factors, including the lack of diagnosis, a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals to identify and treat the […]

14 Nov 2023

Diabetes in Mozambique: Progress and Sustainability with the Contribution of AICS

Today is World Diabetes Day. Currently, in Africa, there are 24 million cases of diabetes in adults, with estimates indicating that this number will reach 55 million by 2045. In the African continent, these statistics can be explained by various factors, including the lack of diagnosis, a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals to identify and treat the […]

24 Oct 2023

The Collaboration of AICS with the United Nations in Mozambique for Sustainable Development

On October 24th, we celebrate United Nations Day. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has played a crucial role by collaborating with various United Nations agencies and funds in Mozambique, significantly contributing to the advancement of sustainable development in the country and supporting the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In partnership with the […]

11 Oct 2023

Celebrating 110 Years of the Maputo Natural History Museum with Italy’s Support

On October 9, 2023, the celebration of the 110th anniversary of the Maputo Natural History Museum took place. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Italy in Mozambique, Gianni Bardini, the Director of the Natural History Museum, Lucília Chuquela, the Rector of Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Manuel Guilhermo Júnior, the head of the Maputo Office of the […]

04 Sep 2023

AICS’s Participation in FACIM 2023: Strengthening Partnerships and Promoting Sustainable Development in Mozambique

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) was present at the 58th edition of the Agricultural, Commercial, and Industrial Fair of Mozambique (FACIM), which took place in Marracuene from August 28th to September 3rd. The primary objective of Mozambique’s largest private sector fair is to showcase the country’s production and export potential and promote business and investment opportunities […]