Activities - Medicus Mundi Mozambique

Training promotes a less Polluting and Dangerous Gold Extraction

It is cheaper, less toxic and allows to extract almost double the gold. In Cabo Delgado, artisanal miners are learning to replace mercury with sodium borate (borax).

Awareness Campaigns start in Cabo Delgado

The action will take place over 16 months and will reach 46.000 people residing in artisanal mining zones in Namuno, Montepuez and Ancuabe districts.

Study on Environment and Artisanal Mining presented in Pemba

The report warns of issues such as child labor, the distance between mines and health facilities and the lack of knowledge about the environmental impact caused by the activity.

Constitution of Maputo Municipal Commission of Social Determinants of Health

Maputo has a new Commission dedicated to promoting public policies to improve the living and health conditions of the population.