The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided humanitarian assistance to 498,765 people in Mozambique, of whom 363,351 are children, through financing from the Mozambique Humanitarian Fund (MOZ HF). The support covered health services, nutrition, water supply, sanitation, child protection, and cash assistance to families affected by conflict and flooding.

According to data released by the UN agency covering the period to 31 August 2026, the funding reinforced the delivery of essential services to vulnerable populations, particularly in hard-to-reach communities where humanitarian emergencies continue to undermine living conditions.

In the health sector, the programme delivered 363,194 primary healthcare consultations, a result equivalent to 160% of the originally established target. The performance reflects expanded access to health services in communities where distance and mobility constraints regularly impede the functioning of health facilities.

The intervention also encompassed nutrition, with a focus on treating children suffering from severe acute malnutrition through specialised care designed to reduce the risks associated with food insecurity and emergency conditions.

In water and sanitation, UNICEF reports that activities to supply safe water and promote hygiene practices exceeded established targets across certain programme components. These interventions aim to reduce communities’ exposure to diseases linked to the lack of potable water and adequate sanitation infrastructure.

The funding also supported child protection activities and the provision of cash assistance to families affected by emergencies, with the objective of addressing immediate needs and contributing to the recovery of their living conditions. According to UNICEF, the combination of these interventions allows for a simultaneous response to the diverse needs of affected populations, ensuring access to basic services while strengthening community resilience in situations of vulnerability.

The UN agency warns, however, that conflicts and flooding continue to worsen humanitarian needs across Mozambique, particularly in remote localities where access difficulties limit the regular provision of assistance.

The Mozambique Humanitarian Fund is a financing mechanism for emergency interventions, designed to support rapid and coordinated responses across multiple sectors, with priority given to the most vulnerable populations. Within this intervention, children account for approximately 73% of total beneficiaries, underscoring the significant share of the child population among those reached by humanitarian assistance.