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Friday, February 28, 2020 - 1:00am

 

February 28, 2020 – Maputo – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), officially released yesterday the results of a study to assess the relationship between aflatoxin exposure and stunting in children under five years of age.  The results show a strong association between stunting and aflatoxin, particularly in children between two to five years of age.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring agricultural contaminant found in crops such as maize and groundnuts.  Conducted in 10 districts of Nampula Province, the study was a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition at Tufts University, University of Lurio, the Mozambican National Institute of Health, the Nampula Central Hospital, and the Association for Food and Nutrition Security.

Friday, May 17, 2019 - 1:45am

Maputo – The U.S. and Mozambican governments signed today three development agreements totaling almost $110 million.  Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Jennifer Adams represented the U.S. Government, while Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Pacheco represented the Government of the Republic of Mozambique.  These agreements provide $14 million in additional funding for USAID programs focused on accelerating resilient broad-based economic growth, $13.6 million to improve the quality of education, and $81.5 million to improve health systems and services. With these agreements, the U.S. Government will continue to build on its investments to help Mozambique achieve inclusive socioeconomic development for its people.  With the amendments, USAID's 2019 assistance investment in Mozambique now totals $288 million, supporting programs focused on malaria, maternal/child health, family planning, nutrition, tuberculosis, education, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and water and sanitation.

Monday, May 13, 2019 - 8:45am

The first of several aircraft chartered by the U.S. Government arrived on Saturday at Pemba airport.  The aircraft contained 500 shelter toolkits procured by the U.S. Government. The toolkits include hammers, shovels, nails, rope, and other supplies.  The International Organization for Migration will deliver the toolkits to families affected by Cyclone Kenneth to repair and rebuild their homes. Starting today, additional flights will arrive with water containers, thermal blankets, heavy-duty plastic sheeting, and other relief supplies.

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