Maputo Central Hospital (HCM) has resumed oncology services in temporary facilities following a fire that destroyed part of its Oncology Unit, with services temporarily relocated to the Dermatology building to ensure continuity of patient care.
According to HCM clinical director Dércio Fernandes, the hospital conducted 60 consultations, attended to 12 emergency cases, and carried out 20 chemotherapy sessions on Monday, 2 November, despite the operational constraints arising from the transfer.
Quoted by the newspaper O País, Fernandes said that approximately 95% of patients’ clinical records had been preserved, allowing medical assistance to continue.
Nevertheless, some treatments had to be postponed due to the destruction of clinical files that had already been prepared for outpatient chemotherapy sessions. To address this, the hospital is opening new patient files to ensure continuity of care for those affected.
Regarding the Radiotherapy Unit, Dércio Fernandes stated that radiation-emitting equipment remains intact and that assessments carried out indicate no risk of radiation emission.
As investigations continue to determine the cause of the fire and assess the full extent of the damage, HCM management has warned the public about fraudulent donation campaigns circulating in the institution’s name.
The clinical director clarified that the hospital is not accepting contributions through mobile money platforms, and recommended that any support be directed exclusively through the official channels published by hospital management.
The large-scale fire broke out on Sunday, 1 November, and engulfed the Oncology Service of Maputo Central Hospital, which is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cancer patients. The incident disrupted part of the hospital’s specialist services, forcing a reorganisation of care, including chemotherapy treatment schedules.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=557650
