Jorge Figueiredo

Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health in Cabo Verde, known for his commitment to improving the country's healthcare system. Recently, he announced that the informatization of the health system would be completed within the year, which aims to enhance data collection and analysis for better policy-making and epidemiological surveillance. Figueiredo emphasizes the importance of modernizing healthcare services, particularly at the Agostinho Neto University Hospital, which serves a large portion of the population. He acknowledges existing challenges in the health sector, including the need for better communication regarding service improvements and the recruitment of specialists.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

8,975

Power

34$

Sentiment

7.57

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Cabo Verde	7	7.57	1.47%	+10%	555,987	8,975	$2,100	34$
Totals	7				555,987	8,975	$2,100	34$

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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, denied allegations regarding the supply issues at the Hospital Agostinho Neto. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Ministro da Saúde garante que não há falta de reagentes nem medicamentos no HAN

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo stated that the proposal was worked on since 2022 and incorporates various medications. 8

Edith Santos

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Lista Nacional de Medicamentos passa a incluir mais de 300 novas formas farmacêuticas e mais de 500 novas dosagens

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who revealed the costs of medical evacuations for the first quarter of 2025. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Evacuações médicas já custaram 3,52 milhões de contos no primeiro trimestre de 2025

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who announced the start of the construction of the National Hospital of Cabo Verde. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Construção Hospital Nacional arranca em 2026, garante ministro da Saúde

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who discussed the rapid identification of malaria cases in Cabo Verde. 7

Ann Lindstrand

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Cabo Verde interveio rapidamente sobre 30 casos de malária este ano – ministro

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who announced the expected operation of the new health facility in Praia. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Nova Delegacia de Saúde da Praia poderá entrar em funcionamento entre três a cinco meses

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who announced the start of internal training in medical specialties in Cabo Verde. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Cirurgia, Pediatria e Ginecologia entre as especialidades médicas que vão começar a ser leccionadas no país no próximo ano

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who ensured the functioning of the incinerator at the Hospital Regional do Fogo. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Ministro da Saúde garante funcionamento da incineradora do Hospital Regional do Fogo

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who visited the new palliative care center. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Centro de Cuidados Paliativos Nossa Senhora da Encarnação começará a funcionar ainda antes do final do ano

Cabo Verde: Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health of Cabo Verde who visited Havana for a productive meeting. 7

Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez Edna Filomena Alves Barreto Jose Angel Portal Miranda

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Cabo Verde e Cuba renovam acordo de cooperação médica em Havana