Millennium bim to refurbish and equip the HCM Paediatric Physiotherapy Service

The Bank's support covers works on the premises and the purchase of specialised paediatric physiotherapy equipment

Between 30 and 40 children pass through the Paediatric Physiotherapy Service of Maputo Central Hospital (HCM) every day, and the service carries out around 8,000 to 10,000 appointments a year. The premises will be refurbished and equipped with the support of Millennium bim, with the aim of creating better conditions for the care of patients and for the work of the health professionals.

Before the works began, a Bank delegation, led by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, visited the HCM to see how the Service operates and the needs identified by the hospital team.

The visit included a courtesy meeting with the HCM's Director-General, Dr Farida Algy Abdul Urci, during which the approved support and the steps preceding the start of the works were discussed. The delegation also visited the Paediatric Gym and spoke with the professionals responsible for caring for the children.

For Rui Pedro, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Millennium bim, “the numbers help us to understand the demand, but being in the Service allows us to see the reality behind each appointment. Every day, dozens of children find here an important part of their journey of recovery and rehabilitation. We want to help ensure that they have better conditions for that journey and that the professionals who care for them can do their work in a more suitable space.”

The Service receives cases of cerebral palsy, psychomotor developmental delay, neurological diseases, congenital conditions and other situations that require specialised care.

Many of these children need regular and prolonged sessions, which makes the conditions of the space and the availability of equipment important for their rehabilitation process.

The support for Paediatric Physiotherapy forms part of the Health Pillar of the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme “Mais Moçambique pra Mim”.

The intervention continues Millennium bim's support for Maputo Central Hospital, where, in 2026, the Bank also completed the full refurbishment of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.