ADPM - A2E Fund

Nampula Province, located in northern Mozambique, is one of the country’s most populous and economically active regions, with a strong agricultural and commercial base. Despite its potential, it faces major development challenges, particularly in rural areas, where access to basic services such as electricity, clean water, and healthcare remains limited. Weak energy infrastructure and dependence on unreliable sources compromise the functioning of schools, health centers, and small businesses, hindering improvements in living conditions for local communities.

Mozambique
Monapo, Nampula Province

The Monapo Health Center, in Nampula, faces serious challenges due to unstable electricity supply and high costs associated with the national grid. Power outages compromise the operation of essential equipment, such as incubators and refrigerators, and the supply of drinking water depends on an unreliable electric pump. These limitations reduce the quality of healthcare provided to the population and hinder the center’s ability to respond to medical emergencies.

The project proposes the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the Monapo Health Center, complemented by water purification and heating systems, as well as satellite internet connectivity. These improvements will enable the continuous operation of medical equipment, proper storage of vaccines and medicines, and constant access to clean water. Digital connectivity will also make it possible to conduct teleconsultations and provide technical training for healthcare staff, while awareness campaigns through Monapo Community Radio will promote civic education and the dissemination of good practices in health and energy.
 

Expected outputs:

• Continuous power supply and access to clean water, ensuring reliable and resilient healthcare services, as well as purified and warm water for human consumption and medical operations
• Installation of a satellite wireless internet system, two computers, and a videoconferencing system to enable remote specialist consultations and training
• Awareness sessions for staff on the benefits and potential of internet access in their workplace
• Training of one health center technician for equipment monitoring and maintenance of the new systems
• Outreach and dissemination activities through a radio program on health, energy, and emergency response
• Improved overall functioning and quality of services, leading to better health outcomes for the population
• Strengthened healthcare service capacity and expansion of medical specialties offered, online specialist consultations, and case sharing among doctors
• Reduced loss of medicines and vaccines due to improved storage conditions, lower electricity expenses, and reduced associated operational impacts
• Enhanced working conditions and professional training for health center staff
• Increased public awareness on health, energy, and emergency response