The only radiotherapy machine in Mozambique remains broken

Mozambique's only radiotherapy machine remains out of service due to a lack of replacement parts, as confirmed by the Minister of Health. Efforts are underway to acquire a new machine to resume treatments. The minister emphasized the importance of radiotherapy in cancer treatment and the burden on patients who must seek care abroad, incurring high costs. He called for increased collaboration between public and private sectors to enhance national healthcare capacity and reduce dependence on foreign treatments. The ongoing service interruption has persisted for years, with previous repair attempts failing. The government aims to boost local production of medical supplies and reduce patient transfers abroad.