Health in Mozambique:
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high HIV/AIDS prevalence rate is the key health problem at present
in Mozambique. It is estimated that over one million people are
living with the disease in the country.
There is also a risk of
developing malaria though taking anti-malarial medication prior
to travel can significantly reduce this. Other health problems
in the country are associated with malnutrition and poor food
and water hygiene.
Safe drinking water is hard to come by especially
out of Maputo and other major cities. It is advisable to
boil water
prior to drinking or whenever possible; purchase bottled
water which is sold at shops and supermarkets.
Hospitals and health services:
There are a number of pharmacies and health centers in the major
towns and cities. Maputo has the best health facilities in the
country including Central Hospital and the Mavalane Day Hospital.
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