Mozambique: from transit country to consumer country, drugs are gaining ground

Mozambique, previously just a transit point for drug trafficking, is now experiencing a rise in drug addiction among its population. Elton Raimundo Joaquim, 27, shares his story of falling into drug use, having failed detox attempts and resorted to theft to buy cannabis, crack, and heroin. The government reports a 38% increase in drug-related hospitalizations last year, exceeding 32,280, though these figures likely underestimate the true extent of the issue.