Hospital Central de Maputo

Hospital Central de Maputo is a large medical complex in the KaMpfumo district featuring multiple pavilions and a four-story main building with art deco details and modernist design. The layout arranges these structures in a comb-like pattern to connect various specialized medical departments.

The facility opened in 1900 as Hospital Dona Amelia under Portuguese colonial rule, initially offering general medicine, infectious disease treatment, and pharmacy services. Over the following decades, the site expanded and evolved into a modern medical center with broader specialized departments.

The hospital is recognized as a heritage site reflecting Portuguese colonial influence, showing how medical facilities and architecture developed in Mozambique during the 20th century. The buildings visible today carry the design language of that era.

The facility is divided into several specialized departments including surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology, and obstetrics to serve different medical needs. Visitors should know the complex is large and navigation takes time, particularly if searching for a specific department or service area.

The facility functions as the primary surgical referral center for all of Mozambique and operates as a teaching hospital affiliated with Eduardo Mondlane University. This dual role makes it a significant place for both patient care and medical training across the country.