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World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde | May 28, 2025

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly

The population aged over 60 is increasing - from 7.6% in 2010 to 10.0% in 2021

Ana Rita's life has improved since she started attending regular appointments at the local health unit in Assomada, on the island of Santiago. She is returning to normal life after a stroke she suffered during the covid-19 pandemic and is benefiting significantly from the country's efforts to improve care for…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde | Aug 23, 2023

Cabo Verde: Tackling chronic diseases

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 70% of all deaths in the country, with more than one-third of those due to cardiovascular diseases, and around 5% to diabetes

Teresa Ramos de Carvalho’s long struggle with hypertension and diabetes has turned around since she began attending regular consultations and receiving her medication free of charge at her local health facility in São Domingos in the central area of Cabo Verde. She is resuming normal life again after being forced…

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