Cyclone Chido In Mozambique Creates Havoc in Northern Parts of the Country

The landfall on 15 December of cyclone Chido in Mozambique has created havoc across various areas in the northern part of the country, affecting tens of thousands of people and killing dozens, according to the initial estimates of the authorities. 

An MSF emergency team has conducted assessments in Pemba and Metuge districts of Cabo Delgado province, where we were already present responding to the ongoing conflict, and donated 50 emergency kits to the Ministry of Health, including items to treat wounds, suture material and infusion set.  

We have identified that several health centres in Metuge have suffered significant damage and need logistical support for rehabilitation. MSF is concerned about the impact that this natural disaster has had on people’s access to clean drinking water and is coordinating with the local authorities to step up the response if needed. Mozambique is a country very vulnerable to the climate crisis and suffers the impact of cyclones every year during this season.