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Jan
18
2024
By BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Cabo Verde’s malaria victory is a blueprint for Africa

Cabo Verde’s malaria victory is a blueprint for Africa

HEALTH
CABO Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). In news released on Friday, January 12, WHO explained that indigenous malaria transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes across the archipelago of 10 islands has been halted nationwide for the past three consecutive years. The country's certification is the fourth on the continent, following Mauritius, Morocco, and Algeria in 1973, 2010, and 2019, respectively. Globally, 43 countries now hold malaria-free certifications. According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's Director-General, "WHO’s certification of Cabo Verde as malaria-free is a testament to the power…
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Dec
16
2022
By The African Mirror
Africa sees progress in its war on malaria

Africa sees progress in its war on malaria

HEALTH
NAIROBI, DECEMBER 13 (BIRD STORY AGENCY) CABO VERDE has reported zero indigenous malaria cases and deaths for three consecutive years, ending the epidemic in the West African island nation, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. The country is now on track to obtain certification as the fourth malaria-free African country, joining Mauritius, Morocco and Algeria. Botswana, Comoros, Eritrea, Eswatini and Sao Tome and Principe also reported fewer than 10 malaria deaths in 2021, the health agency said in its just-released World Malaria Report 2022. And while malaria cases increased to 234 million in 2021 compared to 232 million…
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Mar
12
2021
By The African Mirror
How Cabo Verde indigenous beans could boost food security

How Cabo Verde indigenous beans could boost food security

SCIENCE, TECH AND INNOVATION
WITH just over half a million inhabitants, Cabo Verde is heavily dependent on food imports. It spent $65 million importing food products in 2018. ANYSE SOFIA FERNANDES PEREIRA ESSOH, PhD Student Tropical Knowledge and Management at Nova SBE (specializes in genetics and agrobiotechnology), Nova School of Business and Economics This dependence on food imports puts the country in a vulnerable situation when it comes to food security. According to Food and Agricultural Organisation, Cabo Verde has not yet eradicated hunger, with about 5.3% of its population suffering from food insecurity. There are other challenges too. Cabo Verde is located in…
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