Maputo, July 13, 2026 (Lusa) - Brazil’s minister of health, Alexandre Padilha, on Monday expressed an interest in expanding partnerships with Mozambique in the production of medicines and technological development, highlighting the country’s competitive edge on the African continent.
“We want to expand these partnerships even further because we believe that Mozambique has a very favourable geographical location, with great competitive potential to become a hub for the manufacture of technologies and medicines,” said Alexandre Padilha, speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the School of Public Health in Maputo.
He also highlighted the potential resources available in Mozambique, particularly for the production of medicines and the development of technologies, noting that the partnership will benefit the Mozambican population and the African continent, whilst improving relations with other international markets, including South-East Asia and the Americas.
“In addition to our commitment to continually expand professional qualifications and vocational training, we also wish to discuss – based on the requests put forward by Mozambique’s minister of health – a strategic partnership in the production of medicines, vaccines and health technologies,” he emphasised.
Padilha recalled the historic relationship between the two countries, particularly the Brazilian Government’s support for Mozambique in building the first facility for the production of antiretrovirals to combat HIV/AIDS, which now also produces generic medicines.
“In the field of health, we must move forward. We must revive what was once a project, but take the partnership for the production of medicines and vaccines in Mozambique even further,” added Alexandre Padilha, who will meet with the Mozambican president, Daniel Chapo, during his visit to Maputo.
Meanwhile, the Mozambican prime minister, Maria Benvinda Levi, praised, in her speech at the launch of the School of Public Health, the support of cooperation partners, particularly those from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), including Brazil, noting that this demonstrates the “shared commitment to deepening our excellent and long-standing relations of friendship, solidarity and cooperation”.
“This presence reinforces a conviction we share: major health challenges are best tackled when knowledge is shared and cooperation translates into concrete results,” she said.
Levi reiterated her thanks to the partners for joining the Government’s efforts to strengthen the National Health System by training and equipping professionals in the sector.
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