The Nametil health centre in Mozambique was vandalized by armed assailants, resulting in significant damage and the tragic loss of a patient. Concurrently, an attempted police command attack in Liupo was thwarted through precautionary measures. These events reflect ongoing unrest related to the country’s political turmoil.
In a distressing incident in Mozambique’s Nampula province, the Nametil health centre in Mogovolas district was vandalized by unknown assailants. The attackers, armed with various weapons including Molotov cocktails, severely damaged multiple areas of the health unit, including the pharmacy, laboratories, storeroom, and pediatric ward, resulting in the destruction of stored medicines.
Tragically, one patient lost his life during this attack, prompting the nurses on duty to abandon the facility out of fear for their safety. The Nametil health centre has been targeted previously, notably during the civil unrest following the controversial results of the last October’s general elections.
In related events, a separate group attempted to assault the police command at the Quinga administrative post in the Liupo district. However, thanks to timely intelligence, police were able to fortify their defenses, preventing any casualties or damage during this attempted attack.
Quinga has experienced instability in the past, previously falling outside of government control for two months under the influence of a self-proclaimed chief who threatened government officials. The situation was eventually stabilized in January when riot police retook control of the area from dissenting factions.
The vandalism of the Nametil health centre signifies a worrying trend of violence in Mozambique, particularly against health facilities during civil unrest. Efforts from law enforcement to thwart further attacks demonstrate a response to rising tensions. However, the loss of life and destruction of medical infrastructure underscore the critical challenges faced by the healthcare system amidst political instability.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
