Luanda:President Joao Lourenço emphasized Angola's significant investment in its health sector, announcing that 736 healthcare facilities have been constructed from 2017 through the first quarter of 2026, raising the national total to 3,348.
According to Angola Press News Agency, President Lourenço, speaking at the National Assembly during the opening of the final legislative session of the fifth legislature, emphasized the priority of protecting lives, improving access to primary healthcare, and strengthening the National Health System.
More than 80% of the newly constructed facilities are dedicated to primary healthcare, aiming to enhance service accessibility and the capacity of the health system to address the public's needs. The President also noted the recruitment of 28,429 healthcare professionals over the past four years, increasing the workforce to 106,791.
Plans are underway to recruit an additional 6,000 healthcare professionals in 2026 as part of the ongoing public recruitment process. Lourenço highlighted new major hospital facilities, particularly in Luanda Province, including the Pedro Maria Tonha 'Pedale' Hospital Complex and the President Julius Nyerere Burn Hospital.
The President also pointed to the establishment of general hospitals in various provinces and the expansion of specialized services such as haemodialysis and treatment for complex diseases. Looking ahead to 2027, the government plans to build more provincial and municipal hospitals and health centers, while upgrading rural health posts to enhance their care capabilities.
