The Day Hospitals, designed to serve exclusively people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHS), which were closed in 2008, might re-open according to the new Mozambican Health Minister, Alexandre Manguele. The closure of the Day Hospitals, was a controversial decision taken by Manguele’s predecessor, Ivo Garrido, who feared that these exclusive units were contributing to discrimination against HIV-positive people.Speaking during a hearing held by Social Affairs Commission of the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, reported in Tuesday’s issue of the newsheet “CanalMoz”, Manguele said that dialogue is underway between the health authorities and various non-governmental organizations working in HIV care in order to reopen these clinics.“This is unfinished business. We intend to work on it and gather different opinions, because we are interested in finding sustainable solutions”, said the Minister.The closure of the day hospitals was met with dismay by NGOs working on HIV/AIDS issues, who regarded it as a unilateral decision taken by Garrido. The NGOs even organised a march to the Health Ministry in an unsuccessful attempt to persuade Garrido to change his mind.In all 23 Day Hospitals were closed across the country. This type of unit caring for the needs of HIV-positive people, began operating in 2003 with the aim of providing unique and specialized care.
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