The Situation of Children in Zambézia

This Provincial Profile provides an integrated overview of the situation of children in Zambezia across health, nutrition, education, protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

A baby being weighed and measured as part of nutrition activities in the integrated mobile brigade services in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado, January 2024.
UNICEF/MOZA2024-000114/Ricardo Franco

Highlights

Health and nutrition indicators reflect the depth of these challenges. Zambezia records some of the highest levels of chronic malnutrition and limited access to maternal and child health services, especially in remote rural districts.


This Provincial Profile provides an integrated overview of the situation of children in Zambezia across health, nutrition, education, protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Its objective is to support government institutions, partners and communities in the planning of evidence-based policies and programmes.

A Situação das Crianças em Zambézia
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