The Ministry of Health expelled 65 professionals and dismissed 48 workers in the sector over the past two years due to practices considered serious, such as poor hospital care and illegal charges, the minister, Ussene Isse, revealed on Thursday (4) in Maputo, as reported by Lusa.
According to the minister, 458 disciplinary proceedings were initiated between 2023 and 2025, in an action aimed at strengthening ethics and accountability in the public health service.
“Over the last two years alone, 458 disciplinary proceedings were initiated. Sixty-five colleagues were expelled and more than 48 dismissed because of these practices. If everyone contributes with vigilance, together we can have a healthier country,” the minister stated in Parliament.
Ussene Isse was responding to questions from deputies during the general review of the Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) proposal for 2026. On this occasion, the minister acknowledged persistent challenges in maternity care, which he described as “the sector’s greatest current concern.”
“We acknowledge the problem. We face challenges with illegal charges and mistreatment. But we are working seriously on this issue. We need to identify the root of the problem and, for that, we appeal for everyone’s collaboration,” he stressed. Despite these constraints, the minister highlighted progress in reducing maternal mortality, thanks to the construction of new healthcare infrastructure, enhanced training of specialists, and improved availability of medical supplies.
Regarding malaria prevention, Ussene Isse stated that the government is intensifying indoor spraying and the distribution of mosquito nets, prioritizing pregnant women. The minister called for community cooperation, especially in rural areas, where resistance to these preventive actions persists.
He also assured that, currently, “there is no shortage of medicines in the country,” aiming to dispel rumors of stock disruptions in public healthcare units.
Source: Diário Económico
