Fire hits oncology department at Maputo Central Hospital
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on O País
A major fire hit the oncology department of Maputo Central Hospital, prompting the mobilisation of teams from the National Public Rescue Service. The incident could disrupt specialist care, particularly chemotherapy, while the municipal authorities are monitoring the situation and say they are ready to support the relevant services, according to Maputo Municipal Council.
A large fire hit the oncology department of Maputo Central Hospital in Mozambique on Sunday 1 November, according to the newspaper O País. Teams from the National Public Rescue Service (SENSAP) were mobilised to fight the flames and provide assistance as part of the emergency response.
The fire could disrupt specialist care for cancer patients, including chemotherapy, O País reports. Maputo Municipal Council president Rasaque Manhique was due to visit the site in the morning to assess the situation and support needs with the relevant authorities.
The municipal council said it was monitoring the situation and was ready to work with the authorities. Rasaque Manhique was also due to express the municipality’s solidarity with patients, health workers and others affected, according to O País.
