Private Hospitals & Clinics in Maputo and Beyond

Securing quality medical care for expatriates in Mozambique generally relies exclusively on the private healthcare sector, as expats are not entitled to public healthcare. Most private facilities, which offer a significantly higher standard of care, modern equipment, and a greater likelihood of English-speaking staff, are concentrated in the major urban centers, especially Maputo City.

As of 2019, Maputo City was home to 141 of the nation's 224 private facilities. The private sector operates only at the primary and secondary health care levels, with no business development at the tertiary or quaternary levels.

Here is a list of known private hospitals and clinics in Maputo and other provinces, as detailed in the sources:

I. Maputo City and Maputo Province

Maputo is the main center for private medical services, and several highly recommended institutions catering to expats are located here.

A. Private Hospitals (Full Service and Specialized)

Lenmed Maputo Private Hospital (formerly CMM) Rua do Rio Inhamiara, Sommerschield II, Maputo Recognized as Mozambique's first multidisciplinary hospital and the most reputable. Owned by South African company Lenmed Health (60% share). Provides services in English & Portuguese. Specialties include 24-hour Emergency, General Medicine/Surgery, Maternity, ICU, Renal Care Unit, Pediatrics, Radiology (MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound), and Dialysis.

Sunshine Hospitals (Branch) Maputo city Focuses on outpatient and diagnostic services.

ICOR – Instituto do Coração (Cardiac Institute) Av. Kenneth Kaunda No. 111, Maputo Private specialized facility focusing on pediatric and adult cardiac care. Provides 24-hour emergency consultation, hospitalization, clinical analysis, and ambulance services.

Private Hospital de Polana Maputo Offers high-quality private care, specializing in Pediatrics and Dermatology.

Clinica Cirúrgica de Maputo Maputo Specialized surgical care, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, and Cardiovascular Care.

B. Private Clinics and Diagnostic Centers (Maputo City)

Name of Facility Location/Address Details and Specializations Source Data

International SOS Clinic Maputo Operates a clinic providing Primary and Emergency care and occupational

 health services. Highly recommended for expatriates for routine care, emergency stabilization, and medical evacuation services.

Clínica da Sommerschield Rua da Frente de Libertação de Moçambique No. 52, Maputo Popular among expats for general care. Considered one of the best private hospitals/clinics in Maputo, offering specialized clinics, modern diagnostics, and high standards.

Clinicare Moçambique (Private Clinic of Maputo) Maputo Established in 2008 as a joint undertaking by Portuguese and Mozambican investors. A relatively new private clinic that provides high-quality hospital and ambulatory care, supported by advanced technology.

Top Clinica Maputo A well-regarded private clinic offering a range of services.

Clinica de Especialidades Maputo Often considered one of the best private hospitals/clinics in Maputo, offering a range of specialties and modern diagnostic equipment.

Clinica 222 Rua Eça de Queirós No. 100, Bairro da Coop, Maputo Private facility with English-speaking staff.

Clínica Cruz Azul Av. Karl Marx 414, Maputo Private facility with English-speaking staff.

Consultórios Médicos Av. 24 de Julho N. 458, Maputo Private facility with English-speaking staff.

AYAmed Tomas Ribeiro, Nº2, Bairro da Coop Listed as a private provider.

iCare Diagnostic Center Av. Eduardo Mondlane, N° 1740, Maputo Listed as a private provider.

Acacia Women's Clinic Maputo Private facility listed under Health & Medical Services.

SEPRI Healthcare & Consulting R Inhamiara Bº, Polana Caniço, MAPUTO Provides healthcare and consulting services. Operates a joint-venture with International SOS in Maputo.

Matola Polyclinic Av. 05 de Fevereiro No. 750 R/C, Matola Located in Matola, part of Maputo Province. Private facility with English-speaking staff.

Sunshine Hospitals (Main facility) Matola 50-bedded multi-specialty Hospital. Regarded as the second biggest private hospital in Matola. Features two fully equipped operation theaters (OT) and an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Includes a Dialysis Center and specialties like Cardiology, Orthopedics, and General Surgery. Open 24x7 hours.

Sunshine Dialysis Center Matola First private hospital in Matola to open a highly equipped Dialysis Center in association with Sunshine Hospitals.

Maputo Private Clinic Maputo Offers services in General Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, and Gynecology.

Clinica da Mulher Maputo Specialized healthcare facility dedicated to Women's Health, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Family Planning.

Cefal, Lda Maputo A private healthcare facility known for specialized Orthopedic care.

II. Private Facilities in Other Provinces

While Maputo concentrates the majority (63%) of private healthcare providers, there are known private facilities operating in other major provincial capitals.

A. Sofala Province (Beira)

Beira Private Hospital Estrada Carlos Pereira, Estoril, Beira Part of the Lenmed Group.

Clínica Avicena Av. Poder Popular 326, Sofala Province Private facility with English-speaking staff.

Hope Dental Surgery Rua Aires Ornelas No. 614, Sofala Province Private dental facility with English-speaking staff.

Clinica Cirúrgica da Beira Beira Private facility specializing in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, and Neurology.

B. Cabo Delgado Province (Pemba)

Lenmed Private Hospital Pemba (Planned) Pemba Shopping Centre Established through a partnership between Atterbury and Lenmed Group, primarily to serve foreign workers on LNG projects. Offers specialized services including wards, laboratory, pharmacy, haemodialysis, radiology, 24-hour assistance, and emergency helicopter evacuations. Scheduled to open mid-2021.

International SOS Clinic Pemba Operates a clinic providing Primary and Emergency care and occupational health services. Acts as a Response Center for remote site medical services and evacuations.

Two Other Private Clinics Pemba The area has two other private clinics where patients can receive consultation or medical hospitalization, but neither offer surgical care.

C. Inhambane Province

Nhamacunda Clinic Vilanculos A private facility providing medical services to employees of a major company and the public. Offers general practitioner consultations, dental services, occupational health assessments, and a 24-hour emergency room for stabilization.

D. Nampula Province

Clinica Médica de Nampula Nampula Private clinic known for specialized Pediatric care and Dermatology.

III. Other Private Health Actors and Services

In addition to physical hospitals and clinics, the private sector includes other entities providing essential health services:

• Laboratories: Lancet Laboratórios Moçambique, LDA. operates in Maputo (R Rio Inhamiara Bº Sommershield 2). Laboratories are health establishments dedicated to carrying out medical tests or diagnostic tests.
• Emergency Transport: AeroMed provides private Medical Evacuation services from Maputo. Netcare 911 – SOS Serviços De Assistência, LDA. offers pre-hospital risk management and emergency assistance in Maputo. Medi Response offers coordinated medical evacuation and repatriation services, with operations located at the Maputo Private Hospital.
• Specialized Clinics: Specialized private clinics (e.g., dentistry, ophthalmology) are also available, predominantly in Maputo.

The Cross-Border Solution: Medical Evacuation to South Africa

While Maputo's private facilities offer relief for routine primary care and stabilization, the single most critical factor in expat healthcare planning is the frequent and necessary reliance on neighboring South Africa for specialized, serious, or complex medical treatment.

Why South Africa is the Standard Protocol

The healthcare system in Mozambique, even in its private sector, generally does not meet international standards for advanced or complex care. For expats, the need to travel to South Africa (or sometimes Brazil, India, or Portugal) is common for specialized treatment or intense surgeries.

Reasons for seeking care outside Mozambique include:

• Lack of Resources and Expertise: Even major hospitals in Mozambique may lack the expertise, specialized resources, or equipment (such as advanced diagnostic tools like CT scans and MRIs) to deal with severe illness, serious injuries, or complex cases. The Mozambican health infrastructure is described as weak, with limited medical facilities.
• Elective and Specialized Procedures: Wealthier Mozambicans and most expats often choose to travel to South Africa for elective procedures, or specialist advice, and better dental or eye work.
• High-Risk Situations: Serious illness cases and emergencies are often transferred to South Africa because the expertise and resources are unavailable in Mozambique. Those with more serious illnesses and injury will require more advanced care in South Africa, despite the presence of private medical facilities in Maputo.

The Necessity of Medical Evacuation

In the event of a medical emergency or serious injury in Mozambique, particularly outside of major cities where local facilities are extremely basic, medical evacuation (Medevac) is highly likely to be required.

• Evacuation Destination: South Africa is widely considered the nearest center of medical excellence and specialist care facilities, making it the most common evacuation destination.
• High Cost: Without insurance, the cost of medical evacuation can be prohibitively expensive, potentially starting at ** $20,000** and sometimes exceeding ** $100,000**.
• Logistics: The process involves air ambulance transport, which is determined by the patient's medical condition and adherence to global medical and aviation safety standards. Air Rescue, a leading air ambulance provider in Africa, operates from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some specialized medical assistance providers in Mozambique, such as Medi Response, operate a 24-hour Global Coordination Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, complementing their Maputo operations. Netcare 911 also assists with medical evacuation to the Republic of South Africa.

Insurance is Mandatory for Regional Treatment

Given that local public facilities are inadequate and even private facilities may fall short for serious conditions, securing the correct insurance coverage that explicitly accounts for cross-border care is paramount.

• Comprehensive Coverage: It is absolutely essential to secure comprehensive international health insurance that includes robust medical evacuation coverage.
• Regional Scope: Expats should choose a plan that covers the costs of private hospitalization and possible medical evacuation to South Africa. You must ensure your policy covers treatment in both countries. Some policies are explicitly tailored to include neighboring countries such as South Africa in their international insurance options for obtaining high-quality care.
• Specific Benefits: Certain evacuation insurance plans specifically cover transfer to South Africa and hospitalization if required specialized treatment is unavailable locally. Coverage for air ambulance transport is provided if it is medically necessary and the best way to reach the nearest suitable medical facility.

In short, for expatriates in Mozambique, South Africa functions as the essential quaternary level of care, necessitated by the limits of local infrastructure. Having robust insurance coverage that includes this evacuation bridge is the cornerstone of safe expat living in the country.