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.
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Jorge Figueiredo explained that the network aims to integrate associations and NGOs already working in communities.
Governo lança Rede Nacional de Cuidados de Saúde Comunitária para reforçar serviços locais
Cabo Verde· 2026-03-06
Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health in Cabo Verde who announced the country's first kidney transplant.
Primeiro transplante renal no país poderá ser realizado ainda este mêsCabo Verde· 2026-03-03
Jorge Figueiredo announced that the first kidney transplant in the country will take place on March 24.
Ministro da Saúde prevê para 24 de Março primeiro transplante renal no paísCabo Verde· 2026-02-28Jorge Figueiredo announced that the Hospital da Trindade will be ready between June and July.
Hospital da Trindade deverá estar pronto entre Junho a Julho – ministro da SaúdeCabo Verde· 2026-02-27
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, reacted publicly to the situation regarding the lack of anesthesia at the hospital.
Falta de anestesia condiciona cirurgias no principal hospital do paísCabo Verde· 2026-02-14
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, announced the acquisition of two new TACs to improve medical diagnostics and reduce evacuations.
Governo vai adquirir dois novos TACs para reduzir evacuaçõesCabo Verde· 2026-02-11
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, stated that the information regarding the lack of anesthetic gases at the Hospital Universitário Agostinho Neto is false.
Ministro da Saúde admite limitação de anestesia e prioridade às cirurgias urgentes no HUANCabo Verde· 2026-02-09Jorge Figueiredo emphasized the urgent need for Cabo Verde to innovate its healthcare system.
Ministro da Saúde defende reinvenção do sistema com foco nos cuidados primários e consenso nacionalCabo Verde· 2026-02-06
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, addressed the ongoing investigations related to the deaths of British tourists in Cabo Verde.
Edição 1262Cabo Verde· 2026-02-04
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, assured that there is no public epidemiological evidence confirming any active outbreak in Cabo Verde.
Ministro da Saúde reage a acusações sobre alegadas infecções em turistasCabo Verde· 2026-02-03Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who provided information during a joint press conference about the visit to Cabo Verde.
Portugal compromete-se com reforço da formação profissional em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-30
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, highlighted that ONESVEC translated the One Health approach into practical applications in the territory.
Nova espécie transmissora de doenças identificada em Cabo Verde no âmbito do projecto ONESVECCabo Verde· 2026-01-29
Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who will receive his Portuguese counterpart during her visit to Cabo Verde.
Ministra da Saúde de Portugal visita Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-28Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, highlights the strategic advancement in disease prevention with the introduction of the new vaccines.
Novas vacinas infantis chegam a todas as unidades de saúde do paísCabo Verde· 2026-01-22
Jorge Figueiredo recognized the fundamental role that Cabo Verdean doctors play in defending life and promoting health.
Ministro da Saúde homenageia médicos cabo-verdianos no Dia Nacional do MédicoCabo Verde· 2026-01-17Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who spoke at the official delivery of vaccines.
Cabo Verde reforça vacinação infantil com apoio da UNICEFCabo Verde· 2025-12-22
The Minister of Health, Jorge Figueiredo, emphasized the importance of telemedicine.
Japão doa 24 aparelhos de telemedicina aos hospitais e delegacias do paísCabo Verde· 2025-12-19Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health representing the government of Cape Verde.
Japão entrega equipamentos de telemedicina avaliados em 240 milhões de escudos ao Ministério da SaúdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-18
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, held a meeting with Portuguese authorities to address the situation of retinal detachment treatment.
Ministério Saúde prepara implementação de unidade para tratamento do descolamento da retinaCabo Verde· 2025-12-09Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, officiated the swearing-in of the new members of the Board of Directors of the Hospital Dr. Baptista de Sousa.
Novo Conselho de Administração do HBS toma posseCabo Verde· 2025-12-05
Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who appointed new health delegates and a director.
Ministro da Saúde empossa novos delegados de saúde e nova directora da Comunidade Terapêutica de Ribeira de VinhaCabo Verde· 2025-11-28
Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, emphasized the need for preparedness against the reentry of rubella and measles in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde recebe certificação de país livre do sarampo e rubéolaCabo Verde· 2025-11-17
Jorge Figueiredo recognized the work of Chinese medical teams in Cabo Verde during a ceremony.
MS reconhece trabalho das equipas médicas chinesas em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-10-27Jorge Figueiredo announced the arrival of Cuban doctors to the country to reinforce hospitals.
Governo prevê chegada de cerca de 15 médicos cubanos ao país no próximo mêsCabo Verde· 2025-09-20Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, warned that the lack of sanitation in Praia poses a danger to public health.
Saneamento deficiente na Praia pode agravar risco de epidemias, avisa ministro da SaúdeCabo Verde· 2025-09-19Dr. Jorge Figueiredo is among the leaders at the conference focused on Lassa fever.
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Liberia· 2025-09-15
Dr. Jorge Figueiredo is among the leaders at the conference focused on Lassa fever.
West African Health Ministers Unite to Push for Lassa Fever Vaccine | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-13Jorge Figueiredo is the Minister of Health who discussed the updated contingency plan for Mpox in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde actualiza plano de contingência para identificar rapidamente casos de MpoxCabo Verde· 2025-09-02Jorge Figueiredo, the Minister of Health, highlighted the government's continuous effort to keep Cabo Verde free from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
No combate aos mosquitos o principal desafio é a mudança de comportamentos da populaçãoCabo Verde· 2025-08-23
Jorge Figueiredo will represent Cabo Verde at the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa.
Cabo Verde marcar presença na 75.ª Sessão do Comité Regional da OMS para ÁfricaCabo Verde· 2025-08-22