WHO certifies Cabo Verde malaria-free; third African country to do so!
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The country has recently adopted a blue economy strategy to protect its environment and promote sustainable development. In January 2024, Cabo Verde was declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). City of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente, Cabo VerdeThe World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde (also known as Cape Verde) as a malaria-free country, becoming the third country to acquire the status in the global health organisation’s African region. The country has now joined Mauritius and Algeria, who were certified in 1973 and 2019, respectively.
Africa has the highest malaria burden and accounted for roughly 95 percent of global malaria cases and 96 percent of related deaths in 2021.
The certification for Cabo Verde was announced January 12, 2023 and marks a significant achievement in global health. Till now, WHO has awarded the ‘malaria-free’ certification to 43 countries and 1 territory.
Cabo Verde, a group of 10 islands in the Central Atlantic Ocean, has faced significant malaria challenges.
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