Healthcare Scenario in Beira-Mozambique

BEIRA

Beira, the capital of Sofala Province in central Mozambique, is a significant urban center and port city. As of 2025, its metropolitan population is estimated at approximately 667,000, reflecting a 3.73% increase from the previous year.

HEALTHCARE INSIGHTS

• In August 2024, Beira General Hospital was inaugurated, becoming Mozambique’s most advanced healthcare facility.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been actively working to decentralize and expand access to safe abortion care in Beira.
• Between January 2022 and June 2023, the provision of safe abortion care increased by 41%, while post-abortion care cases decreased by 73%.

DISEASE BURDEN

• HIV/AIDS: Sofala Province has a significant HIV prevalence, with approximately 15.5% of adults aged 15-49 living with HIV.

Source: PubMed Central

• Malaria and Cholera: Beira has faced challenges with malaria and cholera outbreaks, particularly following natural disasters like Cyclone Idai in 2019. Source: Wikipedia
• Maternal and Child Health: Initiatives to improve maternal and child health are ongoing, with a focus on expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care, as well as pediatric services.

 LIST OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

LIST OF HOSPITALS

 DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE

1. Ponta-Gea Health Center

At Risk Child Clinics (ARCCs)