Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the closure of its medical activities in Mueda district, in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, after four years of providing healthcare to displaced people and host communities affected by conflict.

Between 2021 and 2025, MSF delivered medical assistance to thousands of people in the districts of Mueda, Nangade and Muidumbe, areas heavily impacted by the insurgency in Cabo Delgado. The organisation supported local health services and helped meet the urgent medical needs of communities displaced by violence.

The closure of the Mueda project marks the beginning of a transition phase in which local health authorities will gradually take over the services previously supported by MSF.

Despite the withdrawal, the organisation warned that humanitarian needs in Cabo Delgado remain significant due to ongoing displacement, limited healthcare access and the lasting impact of the conflict.

Jacinta Francisco, a Mozambican doctor and Assistant Head of Operations for MSF in Mozambique, said the organisation had worked closely with communities and local health authorities during its time in the district.

“Our teams have been providing essential medical care to displaced people and host communities for several years. As we conclude our activities in Mueda, we are ensuring a responsible handover to local health authorities so that communities can continue to access healthcare services,” she said.

Francisco highlighted that while MSF’s operations in Mueda are ending, the humanitarian situation in Cabo Delgado still requires continued attention and support.

The conflict in northern Mozambique has displaced hundreds of thousands of people since it erupted in 2017, placing severe pressure on health services and basic infrastructure across the province.

MSF said it will continue monitoring the situation and remains committed to responding to urgent humanitarian needs in other parts of the country if required.

–ChannelAfrica–