MISAU, central and provincial hospitals — reference public institutions for healthcare in Mozambique.
Updated: May 2026
Mozambique's health system is led by the Ministry of Health (MISAU), coordinating central hospitals, a provincial hospital in each province, health centers, and national vaccination and HIV/AIDS programs.
Maputo Central Hospital (HCM) is the main public referral hospital in the capital, with 24-hour emergency services. Each province has a provincial hospital for more complex cases.
Private clinics exist in major cities, but this directory lists only verifiable public institutions. For serious emergencies, go to the nearest public hospital.
National health authority
Government body responsible for health policy, sector regulation, public health programs, professional training, and coordination of the National Health System.
National referral hospital — Maputo
Main public hospital of the capital, with 24-hour emergency, surgery, maternity, pediatrics, and medical specialties. Reference for complex cases in Mozambique.
Referral hospital — Central region (Sofala)
Main public hospital unit of Sofala province and reference for the Central region. Serves Beira population and adjacent provinces for cases beyond health center capacity.
Contact Sofala provincial MISAU for updated service information.
Referral hospital — Northern region
Public referral hospital unit for Nampula province and the north of the country. Handles medium and high complexity cases for the regional population.
Contact Nampula provincial MISAU for hours and available specialties.
Health research and public health
Public health research institute for epidemiology, reference laboratories, and technical support to MISAU in disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Mozambique has a public network of health centers (primary level), district hospitals, and provincial hospitals (referral). Foreigners and expats may use public services — confirm costs and required documents.
This directory is for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Service quality and availability vary between units and provinces.
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