Ann Lindstrand
Ann Lindstrand is the newly appointed representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Cape Verde, having taken on her role just a month ago. In her recent statements, she emphasized the urgent need to combat rising malaria cases, which threaten the country's status as malaria-free. Lindstrand is focused on implementing a 2024-2028 action plan in collaboration with the Cape Verdean Ministry of Health, aimed at enhancing health governance, preventing emergencies, and addressing non-communicable diseases. She highlighted the impressive progress made in health indicators over the past 50 years of independence, particularly in vaccination coverage and maternal-infant health.
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Ann Lindstrand considered the meeting a relevant moment to consolidate reflections and reaffirm commitments for the future of the health sector.
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Cabo Verde· 2026-02-06
Ann Lindstrand, the representative of the World Health Organization in Cape Verde, emphasized the need for a robust epidemiological surveillance project to combat malaria.
É preciso um projecto com vigilância forte para travar a malária, alerta OMSCabo Verde· 2025-09-19Ann Lindstrand is the representative of the World Health Organization in Cape Verde.
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Ann Lindstrand is the WHO representative in Cabo Verde, working on health emergency response plans following the storm.
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Ann Lindstrand, the new representative of the World Health Organization in the archipelago, warned that Cape Verde risks losing its malaria-free certification.
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Ann Lindstrand is the new representative of the World Health Organization in Cabo Verde, emphasizing the priority of combating new malaria cases.
Cabo Verde interveio rapidamente sobre 30 casos de malária este ano – ministroCabo Verde· 2025-07-16
Ann Lindstrand is the new representative of the World Health Organization in Cabo Verde, prioritizing the fight against malaria.
OMS considera prioridade combater malária que ameaça certificação de Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-07-11