The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in partnership with Mozambique’s Ministry of Health, has promoted a training program for 40 Mozambican health professionals aimed at helping reduce maternal and infant mortality in the country.
According to Lusa, the program took place between October 27 and 31 and was organized in collaboration with the University of Ankara and the Maputo Provincial Health Directorate.
The training focused on gynecology, neonatology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and nursing, combining theoretical sessions with practical exercises at reference health units such as the Maputo Central Hospital, the Matola Provincial Hospital, and the Ndlavela Health Center maternity ward, the latter recently renovated and equipped with Turkish support.
According to TIKA, the initiative is part of a broader project titled “Everyone Deserves a Good Start in Life,” which aims not only to strengthen the technical skills of maternity health personnel in Mozambique but also to promote the sustainable development of maternal and child health infrastructure.
The Turkish training team included academics and specialists from various fields, including three full professors, two associate professors, and medical experts in public health, pediatric infectious diseases, neonatology, and gynecology, all from the University of Ankara.
A second phase of the project is scheduled for 2026, during which selected Mozambican professionals will have the opportunity to observe surgeries and clinical examinations at Ankara University hospitals, enabling them to gain complementary clinical experience and deepen the knowledge acquired locally.
