Catholic Medical Association of Timor-Leste - CMATL

08/10/2026

🏥🌿𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁♻️💚

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program (SGP) is a project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTE). The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) by providing technical and financial support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing community well-being and livelihoods.

With support from the UNDP GEF SGP, the local NGO Catholic Medical Association of Timor-Leste (CMATL) is implementing the “Healthy Ainaro: Improve Medical Waste Management in the Health Facility in Ainaro” project. This initiative has brought significant improvements to healthcare facilities in the Cassa Health Center in Ainaro.

Through this collaboration, a proper medical waste management system was successfully established to protect public health, safeguard healthcare workers, and prevent severe environmental contamination. The project has directly benefited 40 health staff members and approximately 40 local households, demonstrating a tangible contribution toward safer, environmentally responsible waste disposal.
Dr. Leocadia Nazare Fonseca, a Head of the health center, highlighted the three primary waste categories managed daily: general waste, infectious waste, and sharps waste. She explained that medical waste is strictly divided into infectious waste (mostly originating from blood) and sharps waste (mostly consisting of used needles).

🎬Watch more: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1016902304684292

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🏥🌿Promove Komunidade ne’ebé Saúdavel no Ambiente ne’ebé Moos liuhusi Jestaun Lixu ne’ebé Seguru♻️💚
Fasilidade Ambiente Global (GEF) liu husi Programa Fundus Ki'ik (SGP) mak projetu ida ne’ebé implementa husi Programa Dezenvolvimentu Nasoens Unidas (UNDP) ho parseria hamutuk ho Ministériu Turizmu no Ambiente (MTA). Inisiativa ne’e iha objetivu atu hametin kapasidade Organizasaun Sosiedade Sivíl (CSOs) no Organizasaun bazeia ba Komunidade (CBOs) sira nian liuhusi fó apoiu tékniku no finanseiru ba projetu sira atu konserva no restaura ambiente, hodi bele hasa’e komunidade nia moris di’ak.
Ho apoiu husi UNDP GEF SGP, ONG lokál Asosiasaun Médika Katólika Timor-Leste (AMKTL) implementa hela projetu “Ainaro Saúdavel: Hadia Jestaun Lixu Médiku iha Fasilidade Saúde iha Ainaro”. Inisiativa ne’e lori ona mudansa no melloramentu boot ba fasilidade saúde sira iha Sentru Saúde Cassa iha Ainaro.
Liuhusi kooperasaun ne’e, sistema jestaun lixu médiku ne’ebé loos konsege estabelese ona hodi proteje saúde públika, salva-guarda profisionál saúde sira, no prevene poluisaun ambientál ne’ebé boot. Projetu ne’e fó benefísiu direta ba pesoál saúde nain 40 no besik uma-kain 40, ne’ebé hatudu kontribuisaun reál ida ba foti lixu ne’ebé seguru liu no responsavel ba ambiente.
Doutora Leocadia Nazare Fonseca, médika ida iha sentru saúde ne'e, subliña kategoria lixu prinsipál tolu ne’ebé sira jere loron-loron: lixu jerál, lixu infesiozu, no lixu kroat. Doutora esplika katak lixu médiku fahe ba lixu infesiozu (maioria mai husi raan) no lixu kroat (maioria mai husi xiringa ka daun ne’ebé uza ona).

🎬Assiste liután: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1016902304684292

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

♻️ Strengthening Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge on Medical Waste Management 🏥🌿

On 25 August 2026, the Catholic Medical Association of Timor-Leste (CMATL) conducted a medical waste management training and refresher session for approximately 100 healthcare professionals.

Through the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is partnering with CMATL to strengthen awareness and knowledge on responsible medical waste management.

The session provided healthcare professionals with an opportunity to refresh and strengthen their knowledge on medical waste management, with particular attention to the importance of proper medical waste segregation and storage, and the role of healthcare professionals in promoting safer practices within healthcare settings.

This activity also helped raise awareness of the potential risks that improper medical waste management can pose to healthcare workers, patients, communities and the environment.

🌱 Through continued education and awareness, we can strengthen safer healthcare practices while contributing to the protection of public health and our environment.

🇹🇱 VERSAUN TETUM

♻️ Hametin Koñesimentu Profisionál Saúde sira kona-ba Jestaun Lixu Médiku 🏥🌿

Iha 25 Agostu 2026, Asosiasaun Médiku Katóliku Timor-Leste (CMATL) hala’o formasaun no sesaun refreskamentu kona-ba jestaun lixu médiku ba profisionál saúde hamutuk besik na’in 100.

Liuhusi GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) servisu hamutuk ho CMATL atu hametin sensibilizasaun no koñesimentu kona-ba jestaun lixu médiku ne’ebé responsavel.

Sesaun ne’e fó oportunidade ba profisionál saúde sira atu refreska no hametin sira nia koñesimentu kona-ba jestaun lixu médiku, ho atensaun liu ba importánsia segregasaun no armazenamentu lixu médiku ne’ebé apropriadu, no papél profisionál saúde sira nian atu promove prátika ne’ebé seguru liu iha fasilidade saúde.

Atividade ne’e mós ajuda hasa’e konsiénsia kona-ba risku sira ne’ebé jestaun lixu médiku la apropriadu bele hamosu ba profisionál saúde, pasiente, komunidade no ambiente.

🌱 Liuhusi edukasaun no sensibilizasaun kontínua, ita bele hametin prátika saúde ne’ebé seguru liu no kontribui ba protesaun saúde públika no ambiente.

25/08/2026

🌿 BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD TRAINING OF TRAINERS

Day 3 | Group B | 25 August 2026 🎓🇹🇱

Today marks the final day of the Billings Ovulation Method Training of Trainers – Group B, bringing our six-day training programme to a successful conclusion.

Organized by the Catholic Medical Association of Timor-Leste (CMATL), with the support of MaterCare Australia and in partnership with WOOMB International and MOB Timor-Leste, the training was conducted in two groups from 20–25 August 2026.

Over the six days, a total of 183 healthcare professionals participated in the programme, strengthening their knowledge and understanding of the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM) through theoretical learning, practical exercises, group discussions, and interactive sessions.

On this final day, Group B participants completed their three-day training and received their certificates, recognizing their commitment and participation throughout the programme. 🎓👏

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants from Group A and Group B and thank you for your enthusiasm, dedication, and active participation. We hope the knowledge gained through this training will continue to be shared and contribute to supporting women, couples, and families across Timor-Leste. ❤️

Our deepest gratitude goes to MaterCare Australia for the generous support that made this training possible, and to WOOMB International and MOB Timor-Leste for their valuable partnership, expertise, and dedication throughout the programme.

We also sincerely thank all trainers, volunteers, organizing team members, participating institutions, and everyone who contributed to the successful completion of these six days of training.

Congratulations to Group B and to all 183 participants! 🎓🌿

Together, we continue to strengthen healthcare professionals and serve families and communities across Timor-Leste. 🇹🇱

25/08/2026

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25/08/2026

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25/08/2026

🌿 BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD TRAINING OF TRAINERS

Day 2 | Group B | 24 August 2026 🇹🇱

The Billings Ovulation Method Training of Trainers – Group B continued into its second day, bringing together healthcare professionals for another day of learning, discussion, and practical engagement.

Organized by the Catholic Medical Association of Timor-Leste (CMATL), with the support of MaterCare Australia and in partnership with WOOMB International and MOB Timor-Leste, the training aims to strengthen healthcare professionals’ knowledge and capacity in the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM).

Throughout Day 2, participants continued to deepen their understanding of fertility awareness through interactive sessions, practical exercises, group discussions, and exchanges of experiences with trainers and fellow healthcare professionals.

We are grateful for the enthusiasm, active participation, and commitment demonstrated by all Group B participants. Your dedication throughout the training is an important step toward expanding knowledge and awareness of the Billings Ovulation Method within healthcare services and communities across Timor-Leste. ❤️

Our sincere appreciation goes to MaterCare Australia for its generous support and to WOOMB International and MOB Timor-Leste for their valuable partnership, expertise, and dedication in facilitating this training.

As we move toward the final day of Group B, we look forward to another meaningful day of learning and to celebrating the successful completion of the training together. 🎓🌿