As Angola celebrates its 50th year of independence, it celebrated with Swiss partners Mitrelli as they opened the Cuca Monte Carril 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 Minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta. Together, they underscored Mitrelli’s commitment to offering “innovative, holistic, and sustainable national-scale solutions.”
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.”
President of Mitrelli and Menomadin Foundation, Haim Taib, welcomes President João Gonçalves Lourenço to the inaugural hospital
The new hospital has a capacity of 200 beds across 15,000 m², serving 500,000 residents as well as thousands more from neighboring provinces, and represents a real step forward in healthcare access. Employing innovative healthcare solutions, it offers specialized services in neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and maternity; along with adult and neonatal ICU. 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 Cacuaco Sul (October 2014) and the Kenga General Hospital (November 2023) – this exceptional healthcare network now reaches over 3 million residents, offering a total of 650 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 delivery and advancing its vision for sustainable, community-driven 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—channeling development by reducing national disparity. 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 transform societies through uplift communities, fuel economic growth, and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.”
Rodrigo Manu, 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 the 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 “real-life development”, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on health, economic growth, and sustainable communities.
