Jordan's Princess Sarah Zeid visits Mozambique's Cabo Delgado
UN official assesses health and well-being of mothers and children affected by crisis in northern province.
Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan, a Special Adviser to the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator’s Special Initiative on Maternal and Newborn Health in Crisis, visited Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. She travelled to Palma, MocĂmboa da Praia and Pemba to assess the situation of local communities, focusing on the health and well-being of mothers and children affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Princess Sarah Zeid met with Parliament Speaker Margarida Adamugi Talapa in Maputo on Thursday to discuss the United Nations' commitment to strengthening support for Mozambique. She highlighted the need for better coordination of humanitarian aid to reach vulnerable populations, particularly women, girls, mothers, and children, amidst financial and climate challenges.
The UN intends to increase its support for the health and well-being of mothers, children, and girls in Cabo Delgado. Princess Sarah Zeid expressed appreciation for the Mozambican Government's integrated approach to health and the empowerment of young women.
Why it mattersPrincess Sarah Zeid of Jordan met with Parliament Speaker Margarida Adamugi Talapa to discuss UN support for mothers and children in Cabo Delgado.