In 2024
In 2024, CUAMM saw growth in its interventions in southern Angola, launched in 2022. In particular, activities to combat malnutrition and those related to hygiene and sanitization (WASH) were strengthened in the towns of Ombadja and Cahama in Cunene Province. In addition, a project to reduce the spread of TB and HIV was launched in the same communities.
CUAMM’s efforts were strengthened in Namibe Province, also in southern Angola, where the same public health activities which proved successful in Cunene were implemented in the town of Virei. They included the use of mobile brigades (brigadas moveis, which encompass screenings for infant malnutrition, prenatal doctor’s visits and the distribution of iron and folic acid to pregnant women), raising awareness about nutrition and hygiene, and cooking demonstrations.
We continued to provide support to the Chiulo Hospital in Cunene Province for maternal and child health. The presence of CUAMM doctors in the field made it possible to ensure on-the-job training for the hospital’s medical staff, both in the management of pediatric patients and that of obstetric emergencies. Moreover, constant support for the pregnant women living at the case de espera was ensured so that they would have better access to the hospital in the days before their due date.
2024 marked CUAMM’s return to Uige province in northern Angola, with the launch of a clean cooking project. This project involved distributing improved cookstoves (ICS) to 200,000 families in 16 towns in Uige province. The consistent use of these cookstoves will help reduce exposure to smoke in the home, improving health conditions and saving time and money in the collection of fuel. In addition to encouraging cleaner cooking, the project includes a health education component with the goal of raising awareness about nutrition and basic hygiene.
OUR HISTORY IN ANGOLA
1997
Intervention begun in Uíge Province to tackle the emergency brought by the civil war.
2004
Health system support provided in Luanda and in Uíge and Cunene Provinces during the transition from emergency response to development work.
2005
Program begun in support of the National Tuberculosis Control Program with funding from the Global Fund, and continued until 2016.
2012
“Mothers and Children First” program begun at the Chiulo Hospital in Cunene Province; its aim is to ensure access to safe deliveries and care for newborns in four African countries.
2014
Innovative intervention in Luanda to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis, diabetes and hypertension.
2016
Launch of “Mothers and Children First. The First 1,000 Days” (the period from conception through a child’s second birthday).
2018
DOT pilot program begun in six municipalities in five provinces. Thanks to a photovoltaic system, electricity is ensured for the hospital in Chiulo.
2019
Integrated program to tackle acute malnutrition (FRESAN) begun in Cunene Province.
2022
Launch of the third phase of the “Mothers and Children First” program: “People and Skills.
