CBRN

United States donates CBRN protective equipment to Mozambique

Abigail Dressel, USA, and Victor Canhemba Júnior, Mozambique, exchanging protective equipment to strengthen Mozambican national capacity to respond to CBRN threats. AIM

The United States government has donated CBRN protective equipment to the southeast African country of Mozambique.

The chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Maputo, Abigail Dressel, delivered the equipment on Thursday 2 April to the permanent secretary of the Mozambican Interior Ministry, Victor Canhemba Júnior.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Canhemba Júnior said that the gesture symbolises "not only the delivery of material resources, but above all the strengthening of a strategic partnership based on mutual trust and commitment to the protection of human life and the environment".

"The threats associated with hazardous substances have ceased to be a distant concern, becoming a real risk with potential impact in any region of the world," he said.

In the case of chemical agents, he warned of their devastating effects impacting public health, the environment and critical infrastructure, which requires greater institutional preparedness and coordinated response capacity.

In this context, Canhemba Júnior also highlighted the role of the National System of Public Security and Assistance (SESNAP) as a first-line force in emergency situations, advocating for continuous investment in technical resources and the training of its personnel.

"The donation of this material represents a significant strengthening of our operational capacity, allowing us to improve readiness levels, reduce response time and increase the effectiveness of rescue operations," he said.

Canhemba Júnior also reiterated Mozambique’s commitment to aligning its prevention and response mechanisms with international standards, taking into account its "geostrategic position" and the challenges associated with internal security.

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