Bissau—The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a major donation of medical supplies, biomedical equipment and mobile units to the Ministry of Public Health of Guinea-Bissau, in support of efforts to strengthen the national health system and advance towards universal health coverage.
As part of this contribution, WHO delivered two mobile clinics, one mobile laboratory, biomedical equipment and other medical supplies, all using advanced technology, to strengthen maternal health services and primary health care. These resources will help expand the capacity of health facilities, bring care closer to communities and increase the availability of essential services in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
In addition to expanding service delivery, the donation also strengthens the country’s capacity to improve diagnosis, reinforce prevention, and enhance preparedness and response to public health emergencies.
The initiative also involved other United Nations agencies, including UNICEF and UNDP, as part of coordinated support to the health sector aligned with national priorities. WHO’s contribution was supported by development partners, including the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank.
During the handover ceremony, the Acting WHO Representative in Guinea-Bissau, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, reaffirmed the Organization’s commitment to continue working alongside the Ministry of Public Health to strengthen health system resilience, expand equitable access to quality services, and support more effective responses to the population’s needs, leaving no one behind.
