🦟 Cape Verde reaches milestone – free from malaria

🦟 Cape Verde reaches milestone – free from malaria

Cape Verde has been declared free from malaria by WHO. No cases of local transmission have been reported for three years, thanks to strengthened health care systems and increased access to diagnosis and treatment.

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  • Cape Verde has been declared free from malaria by WHO.
  • No cases of local transmission have been reported for three years, thanks to strengthened healthcare systems and increased access to diagnosis and treatment.
  • Cape Verde's success highlights the importance of early detection, mosquito control, and access to care.

Cape Verde's long battle against malaria

Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, has reached a milestone by becoming free from malaria. This makes it the first nation in Africa to do so in 50 years, according to a BBC report.

The island nation has not reported any cases of local malaria transmission for three years, a status recognized by WHO by declaring them malaria-free.

Cape Verde's path to success has been long and challenging, with decades of work to strengthen the country's health care system. The country has placed great emphasis on increasing access to diagnosis and treatment of all cases, while also focusing on early detection of the disease and control of mosquito populations.

Cape Verde has also implemented a malaria control plan that ensures free care and diagnostic services for international travelers and migrants. This has been crucial in combating imported cases from mainland Africa.

Malaria vaccine strengthens the fight

Currently, malaria vaccines have started to be used in other parts of Africa, which has directly led to fewer deaths among children (who are often the hardest hit).

💉 13% decline in child deaths thanks to malaria vaccine
Malaria claims the lives of half a million children every year, but the number is dropping thanks to new vaccines.
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💉 “Possible to eradicate Malaria within ten years”
New vaccines against malaria are hailed as one of the most important scientific advances. The vaccines Mosquirix and R21 reduce both the prevalence and mortality of malaria.
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