Swiss company Mitrelli inaugurates third world-class hospital within a year in Angola

As Angola celebrates its 50th year of independence, it celebrated with Swiss partners Mitrelli as they opened the Cuanza Norte General Hospital (pictured), the third major hospital developed and launched by Mitrelli in cooperation with the Angolan government just in the last 12 months. President João Gonçalves Lourenço was there in person to inaugurate the hospital alongside the Governor of Cuanza Norte, João Diogo Gaspar, and the Minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta. Mitrelli, a Swiss-based international Company with over a decade of profound impact in Africa works with African leadership, governments, businesses, and communities, on what they term “innovative, holistic, and sustainable national-scale solutions”.

The new hospital has a capacity of 200 beds across 15,000 m², serving 500,000 residents as well as thousands more from neighbouring provinces, and represents a real step forward in healthcare access. Employing innovative healthcare solutions, it offers specialized services in oncology, surgery, rehabilitation, paediatrics, and maternity, along with adult and neonatal ICUs. The facility also houses state-of-the-art imaging diagnostics, a clinical analysis laboratory, and a hospital waste processing unit, supporting both high-quality care and environmental sustainability.

Together with the two previously inaugurated hospitals — the General Hospital in Cuanza Sul (October 2024) and the Bengo General Hospital (November 2023) — this expanded healthcare network now reaches over 3 million residents, offering a total of 600 beds across more than 100,000 m² of healthcare infrastructure and creating close to 4,000 jobs. This integrated approach is redefining Angola’s healthcare landscape and advancing a vision for sustainable, community-centred growth.

Haim Taib, Founder and President of Mitrelli and Menomadin Foundation, told EU Reporter, that “A strong healthcare system is foundational to the growth and prosperity of any nation, especially in regions with the world’s fastest-growing populations. When healthcare is accessible and robust, people live longer, healthier lives; employment opportunities expand; and communities prosper—contributing directly to economic resilience and national stability. At Mitrelli, we understand that impactful healthcare requires professionalism, meticulous planning, and a commitment to innovation. By building facilities to the highest international standards and integrating advanced technologies, we aim to create healthcare systems that uplift communities, fuel economic growth, and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.”

Rodrigo Manso, Country General Manager of Mitrelli Angola, added,  “We’re incredibly proud to inaugurate our third hospital within the span of a year, a milestone that underscores our dedication to this mission and to the people of Angola. Mitrelli’s synergy across sectors allows us to deliver customized, high-standard solutions that respond to Angola’s unique needs and aspirations, including the full range of infrastructure essential to these facilities. In partnership with Angola’s leadership, we’re creating sustainable change that serves generations to come, transforming these hospitals into symbols of a nation’s dedication to its people. It’s an honour to work alongside a government so committed to shaping a brighter future for all.”

This third hospital inauguration exemplifies the long-standing partnership between Mitrelli and the Angolan government. Angola has been working closely with private sector partners on what can only be described as ‘rapid-fire development’, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on health, economic growth, and sustainable communities.

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