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Cape Verde has become the third country in Africa to eliminate malaria in a victory for public health authorities who followed through an extensive plan to tackle the mosquito-borne disease
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https://www.dw.com/en/africa-who-declares-cape-verde-free-of-malaria/a-67964211
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The World Health Organization on Friday declared Cape Verde free of malaria, making it the third country in the African region to have achieved the status.
It demonstrates that with strong political will, effective policies, community engagement and multi-sectoral collaboration, malaria elimination is an achievable goal," said Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.
The country has faced several epidemics in densely-populated areas before a malaria action plan, which was declared a national health policy objective in 2007, was put to work.
Between 2009 and 2013, authorities followed through a strategic malaria plan on the island chain of around 500,000 people, focusing on expanded diagnosis, early and effective treatment, as well as reporting and investigating all cases.
To stem the tide of imported cases from mainland Africa, authorities provided free diagnosis and treatment to international travelers and migrants.
“This [certification] has the potential to attract more visitors and boost socio-economic activities in a country where tourism accounts for approximately 25% of GDP,” a WHO statement said.
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