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    <title>Brava News &amp; title_category: Health</title>
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        <title>Brava Health Center Launches Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/The Brava Health Center Is Promoting a Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Department held a screening campaign today in Nova Sintra for prostate, cervical, and breast cancer, an initiative carried out in partnership with the ACLCC. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:46:51 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Center Launches Screening Campaign for Prostate, Cervical, and Breast Cancer</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Boosts Hospital Capacity with a New Donation of Equipment from China</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cape Verde Boosts Hospital Capacity with New Donation of Equipment from China</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ China has delivered medical equipment and supplies valued at approximately 40,000 euros to Cape Verde, intended primarily for the Agostinho Neto University Hospital. The initiative strengthens cooperation between the two countries in the health sector and also raises expectations regarding a possible distribution of equipment to regional hospitals, including the Brava Hospital, although there is no official confirmation to that effect. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:07:55 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>China, Cape Verde, medical equipment, Agostinho Neto University Hospital, HUAN, Brava Hospital, Brava, health, China-Cape Verde cooperation, Ministry of Health, medical care, Praia, regional hospitals, hospital equipment</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Local Government and the Nilza Varela Foundation Launch the &amp;quot;Fluorescer Brava&amp;quot; Project</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Municipality and the Nilza Varela Foundation Launch the "Fluorescer Brava" Project</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava City Council, in partnership with the Nilza Varela Foundation, is launching the &quot;Fluorescer Brava&quot; project, an initiative aimed at improving the oral health and self-esteem of the island’s population affected by dental fluorosis. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:50:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: The Municipality and the Nilza Varela Foundation Launch the &quot;Fluorescer Brava&quot; Project</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nilza Varela Foundation to fund dental medical missions to children in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/fundacao-nilza-varela-vai-financiar-missoes-medicas-dentarias-a-criancas-na-brava</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ City of Pawtucket, June 1, 2026- In a joint effort to fill one of the most critical gaps in the health sector on the &quot;Island of Flores&quot;, the President of the Nilza Varela Foundation, António Varela, held a highly productive working meeting with the Mayor of Brava, Amândio Brito. The meeting served to align development strategies and establish direct channels of cooperation, with the immediate result being a strong investment in children&#039;s and young people&#039;s health in the municipality. Speaking exclusively to BravaNews, António Varela expressed his enormous optimism and shared an excellent impression of Brava&#039;s mayor. The foundation&#039;s leader highlighted the mayor&#039;s posture and vision, stating with conviction that Amândio Brito is the right person, at the right time, to drive and lead the process of continuous development that the island of Brava so desperately needs. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:20:22 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Cruise ship with suspected hantavirus outbreak is anchored off Cape Verde after three deaths</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cruise-ship-with-suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-is-anchored-to-the-large-green-cabin-after-three-deaths</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off Praia, Cape Verde, following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already caused three deaths, with Cape Verdean authorities assessing medical evacuations and sanitary measures. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:27:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, Praia, MV Hondius, hantavirus, outbreak, cruise, deaths, WHO, public health, medical evacuation</media:keywords>
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        <title>São Vicente to perform transplant in June/July: Kidney donor Norberto Tavares recalls his story</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/sao-vicente-will-transplant-in-june-july-the-donor-of-rim-to-norberto-tavares-remembers-his-history</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On March 24th, Cape Verde performed its first kidney transplant, at Praia Hospital, and both the patient and the donor are recovering well. This event, now a milestone in the history of Cape Verdean medicine, brought to mind other stories of courage and solidarity which, although they took place outside the country, continue to inspire. These include that of Carlos Tavares, who in 2010 donated a kidney to musician Norberto Tavares. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:35:38 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>São Vicente to perform transplant in June/July: Kidney donor Norberto Tavares recalls his story</media:keywords>
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        <title>Employee denounces dismissal from dental clinic and raises questions about employment rights on the island of Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/employee-denounces-dismissal-from-dental-clinic-and-raises-labor-rights-challenge-in-blue-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, April 4, 2026 (Bravanews) - Bebey Oliveira, an employee with around 15 years of service at the dental clinic on the island of Brava, has come out publicly to denounce her dismissal, alleging injustice and a lack of recognition for her years of dedication to the institution. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:16:10 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Employee denounces dismissal from dental clinic and raises questions about labor rights on Brava island</media:keywords>
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        <title>&amp;quot;Dario is well and pain&amp;free,&amp;quot; says mentor of the Zé Luís Solidarity project</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dario-esta-bem-e-sem-dor-diz-mentor-do-projeto-ze-luis-solidario</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The teenager diagnosed with an aggressive tumor underwent surgery on Monday 30th in Dakar, Senegal. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:12:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>&quot;Dario is well and pain-free, &quot; says mentor of the Zé Luís Solidarity project</media:keywords>
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        <title>António Norton de Matos: the surgeon who made history in Cape Verde</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/antonio-norton-de-matos-the-surgeon-who-made-history-in-cabo-verde</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ It&#039;s official and historic: the first kidney transplant carried out on Cape Verdean soil has ended successfully. At a press conference held on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, shortly after the surgery was completed at the Agostinho Neto University Hospital (HUAN), the hospital&#039;s CEO, Dr. Evandro Monteiro, informed the country that the intervention was successful, marking a turning point for the National Health System. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:09:01 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>António Norton de Matos: the surgeon who made history in Cape Verde</media:keywords>
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        <title>Employees denounce poor conditions at the Health Police Station &amp; delegate refutes accusations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/employees denounce the lack of conditions in the health-delegate's office and refute accusations</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Employees of the Brava Health Precinct reported a critical situation at the institution to Inforpress today, pointing to the lack of gas for meals, the absence of a formal administrator and alleged mismanagement of staff, complaints that the delegate refuted. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:07:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Employees denounce poor conditions at the Health Police Station - delegate refutes accusations</media:keywords>
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        <title>Coast Guard King Air resumes medical evacuations in the country</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/king-air-guard-retreat-medical-evacuations-in-the-country</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verde Coast Guard&#039;s Beechcraft King Air 360 ER aircraft is operational again, and has already resumed medical evacuation missions in the archipelago, after a period of almost 10 months of downtime for maintenance and technical tests. The aircraft, which had suffered an incident in April 2025 during its first medical mission, returned to service on February 11, 2026, as announced in parliament by MP Emanuel Barbosa (MpD). ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:11:09 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Coast Guard King Air resumes medical evacuations in the country</media:keywords>
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        <title>Infraestruturas de Cabo Verde and Griner CVC Construções sign contract to build Brava Health Center</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/nfraestruturas-de-cabo-verde-and-griner-cvc-construcoes-sign-contract-for-construction-of-the-brava-health-center</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Infraestruturas de Cabo Verde (ICV) and Griner CVC Construções have signed the contract for the construction of the Brava Island Health Center, a structuring project that aims to strengthen the quality of and access to health services for the Brava population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:23:02 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Infraestruturas de Cabo Verde and Griner CVC Construções sign contract to build Brava Health Center</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava Health Department is hosting a cultural and reflective afternoon to mark International Women&amp;apos;s Day.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Health Department promotes cultural and reflective afternoon to mark International Women's Day</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Department is hosting a cultural afternoon today to mark International Women&#039;s Day, an initiative aimed at providing a space for sharing, reflection, and appreciation of the role of women in society. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:43:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava Health Department is hosting a cultural and reflective afternoon to mark International Women&#039;s Day.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava receives support from the Dret.u Foundation to combat dental fluorosis</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-receives-support-from-dretu-foundation-to-fight-dental-fluorosis</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Fluorescer Brava Project received financial support through a symbolic check presented by the First Lady of Cape Verde, Débora Katísa Carvalho. The initiative, led by the Brava City Council in partnership with Dr. Carla Freire, aims to combat and treat dental fluorosis on the island, offering free treatments, training local professionals and promoting the self-esteem of children and young people. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:12:19 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Dret.u Foundation, Débora Katísa Carvalho, Projeto Fluorescer Brava, dental fluorosis, oral health, Brava City Council, Cape Verde, free treatment, social inclusion</media:keywords>
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        <title>Government to buy two new TACs to reduce evacuations</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/government-going-to-acquire-two-new-tacs-to-reduce-evacuations</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Minister of Health, Jorge Figueiredo, said today that he had requested the acquisition of two new Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) machines for technological reinforcement that will improve diagnosis, reduce medical evacuations and start specialized training even before the National Hospital is completed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Government to buy two new TACs to reduce evacuations</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Users welcome the arrival of a radiologist and the start of ultrasound examinations on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-patients-welcome-arrival-of-radiologist-and-start-of-echography-examinations-on-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Users today expressed their satisfaction and enthusiasm at the arrival of a radiologist in Brava, as well as the start of abdominal, obstetric and pelvic ultrasound examinations at the island&#039;s hospital. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:01:15 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Users welcome the arrival of a radiologist and the start of ultrasound examinations on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Mother&amp;apos;s outburst exposes frustration and failings in the local health system</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-desabafo-de-mae-expoe-frustracao-e-falhas-no-sistema-de-saude-local</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, December 9, 2025 (Bravanews) - Carla Baptista, a resident of the island of Brava, took to social media this week to vent about the difficulties she has faced in accessing health services for her daughter. The text, full of emotion and indignation, gained attention among Bravenses living on the island and in the diaspora, rekindling the debate about the precariousness of the local health system. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Mother&#039;s outburst exposes frustration and failings in the local health system</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde to carry out first kidney transplant in the first quarter of 2026 &amp; National Health Director</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde will carry out the first kidney transplant in the first quarter of 2026-national-health-director</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The National Director of Health, Ângela Gomes, announced today that Cape Verde will carry out the first kidney transplants in the first quarter of 2026. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:58:25 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde to carry out first kidney transplant in the first quarter of 2026 - National Health Director</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Men call for prostate cancer screening on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-men ask for prostate cancer screening on the island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The men of Brava today appealed to the Health Department and the Ministry of Health for prostate cancer screenings to be carried out on the island itself, at least once a year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:51:22 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Men call for prostate cancer screening on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava with no record of mosquito vectors this year &amp;quot;thanks to prevention actions on the ground&amp;quot;</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-no-record-of-mosquito-vectors-this-year-graces-the-ground-prevention-actions</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The focal point of Brava&#039;s mosquito control program assured today that the island has not registered any cases of mosquito vectors responsible for diseases this year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:38:41 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava with no record of mosquito vectors this year &quot;thanks to prevention actions on the ground&quot;</media:keywords>
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        <title>Health Minister announces construction of new health center on Brava island for the next parliamentary term</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/health-minister-announces-construction-of-new-health-center-on-isla-brava-for-next-legislature</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra November 13, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Minister of Health, Jorge Figueiredo, has announced that the Cape Verdean government intends to go ahead, in the next legislature, with the construction of a new Health Center on the island of Brava, a long-standing demand of the population and local authorities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:54:29 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Health Minister announces construction of new health center on Brava island for the next parliamentary term</media:keywords>
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        <title>Medical team from the United States to visit the municipality in November</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/united-states-medical-team-conducts-municipal-consultations-in-november</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The hospital on the island of Brava informed the population today that a medical team from the United States of America will be on the island from November 4th to 7th to carry out consultations in various specialties. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:11:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: People outraged by the lack of a radiology technician, a situation that has dragged on for more than four months</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-population-returned-to-the-lack-of-radiology-technician-situation-that-has-been-going-on-for-more-than-four-months</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-population-returned-to-the-lack-of-radiology-technician-situation-that-has-been-going-on-for-more-than-four-months</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cidade de Nova Sintra, October 23, 2025 (Bravanews) - The population of Ilha Brava is expressing deep concern and displeasure at the prolonged absence of a radiology technician at the island&#039;s Health Center. The situation, which has been going on for more than four months, forces users to travel to the neighboring island of Fogo for X-ray examinations, an additional effort and cost, especially in cases of emergency. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:35:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: People outraged by the lack of a radiology technician, a situation that has dragged on for more than four months</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Precinct receives a visit from a member of the US Consulate</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/health-delegation-of-the-braves-receives-visit-from-us-consulate-member</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/health-delegation-of-the-braves-receives-visit-from-us-consulate-member</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, October 11, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Ilha Brava Health Precinct received a visit from a member of the United States Consulate. The main purpose of the meeting was to allow the consular representative to get to know the facilities in detail, how the local health services work and, specifically, the procedures for evacuating patients. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:50:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Patients complain about the lack of an X&amp;ray technician at the hospital and ask for a frequent doctor in the NSM community</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-patients-complain-about-lack-of-x-ray-technician-in-hospital-and-request-frequent-doctor-in-nsm-community</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-patients-complain-about-lack-of-x-ray-technician-in-hospital-and-request-frequent-doctor-in-nsm-community</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Users of the Brava hospital are complaining about the lack of an X-ray technician at the local health unit and are also asking for a regular doctor at the Nossa Senhora do Monte community health center. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:54:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Patients complain about the lack of an X-ray technician at the hospital and ask for a frequent doctor in the NSM community</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Hospital provides ophthalmology consultations with equipment donated by the Church of Jesus Christ</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Brava Hospital conducts ophthalmology consultations with equipment donated by the Church of Jesus Christ</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The hospital on Brava Island began offering ophthalmology consultations today, for the first time with appropriate and dedicated equipment for this care, donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:52:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Hospital provides ophthalmology consultations with equipment donated by the Church of Jesus Christ</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Precinct announces ophthalmology (eye) appointments with a specialist</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava health precinct announces ophthalmology consultations with specialists</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava health precinct announces ophthalmology consultations with specialists</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Precinct informs that between September 30 and October 2, ophthalmologist Dr. Evandra will be available on the island for vision consultations. The initiative aims to strengthen eye care for the local population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:25:15 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, health, ophthalmology, medical appointments, vision, Health Precinct, Dr. Evandra</media:keywords>
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        <title>Ilha Brava without an X&amp;ray technician and patients forced to travel to Fogo in emergencies</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brave-without-x-ray-technician-and-patients-forced-to-displace-to-fire-in-emergency-cases</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/island-brave-without-x-ray-technician-and-patients-forced-to-displace-to-fire-in-emergency-cases</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, August 18, 2025 (Bravanews) - The population of the island of Brava is facing yet another difficulty in the health sector, with the absence of a technician responsible for the X-ray service at the local Health Center. The situation, which has been going on for several days, has forced emergency patients to travel to the neighboring island of Fogo, increasing the risks for those who need immediate diagnoses. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:36:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Ilha Brava without an X-ray technician and patients forced to travel to Fogo in emergencies</media:keywords>
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        <title>US medical mission sees 107 patients in Brava and highlights need for health reinforcement</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/north-american-medical-mission-attends-107-patients-in-the-brava-and-highlights-need-for-health-retrenchment</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/north-american-medical-mission-attends-107-patients-in-the-brava-and-highlights-need-for-health-retrenchment</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ A medical mission led by cardiologist Doreen Faria attended 107 patients in Brava, identifying worrying cases of heart failure. The team promises to return in April, reinforcing the partnership between Cape Verde and the medical diaspora to strengthen preventive health. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:27:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava, Cape Verde, medical mission, Doreen Faria, cardiology, heart failure, screening, preventive health, Ministry of Health, Cape Verdean diaspora</media:keywords>
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        <title>Controversy over David&amp;apos;s health treatment &amp; Zé Luís Solidarity Project steps aside, but wishes him well</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/polemic-about-david's-health-treatment-project-ze-luis-solidario-is-fading-but-wants-it-better</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/polemic-about-david's-health-treatment-project-ze-luis-solidario-is-fading-but-wants-it-better</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pawtucket, August 8, 2025 (Bravanews) - The health treatment of young David, a native of Ilha Brava who suffers from a severe spinal deviation and other medical conditions, is at a point of uncertainty after a series of disagreements. The Zé Luís Solidarity Project, which had been supporting the case, has announced its withdrawal, leaving the continuation of treatment in the hands of other groups and family members. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:42:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Controversy over David&#039;s health treatment - Zé Luís Solidarity Project steps aside, but wishes him well</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava&amp;apos;s new health center still hasn&amp;apos;t come off the drawing board after more than three years of promises</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/new-brava-health-center-still-not-out-of-the-box-after-more-than-three-years-of-promises</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/new-brava-health-center-still-not-out-of-the-box-after-more-than-three-years-of-promises</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, July 31, 2025 (Bravanews) - Promised more than three years ago and used as a trump card in recent election campaigns, the long-awaited new Brava Health Center is still not on the drawing board. Despite the publication of a public tender notice last year, the people of Brava are still waiting in anticipation - and growing frustration - for the work to begin. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:18:40 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava&#039;s new health center still hasn&#039;t come off the drawing board after more than three years of promises</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde inaugurates Chinese&amp;funded maternity hospital in São Vicente</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-inaugurates-china-funded-maternity-hospital-in-sao-vicente</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-inaugurates-china-funded-maternity-hospital-in-sao-vicente</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde inaugurated a new maternity hospital at Dr. Baptista de Sousa Hospital in São Vicente, built with support from China. The modern structure has 150 beds and will be fundamental for strengthening maternal and child health in the country. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:09:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, China, maternity hospital, São Vicente, Dr. Baptista de Sousa Hospital, international cooperation, maternal and child health, Ulisses Correia e Silva, Zhang Yang, China Railway 14th Bureau Group.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Health Minister makes first visit to health facilities on the islands of Brava and Fogo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/health-minister makes first visit to the health structures of the brave-and-fire-islands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/health-minister makes first visit to the health structures of the brave-and-fire-islands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Today, the Minister of Health, Jorge Figueiredo, begins a four-day visit to the Fogo/Brava Health Region, as part of the strategy of proximity management adopted by the government since he took office. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:59:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Health Minister makes first visit to health facilities on the islands of Brava and Fogo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava receives health reinforcement with the arrival of Cuban doctors</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-receives-reinforcement-in-health-with-arrival-of-cuban-doctors</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-receives-reinforcement-in-health-with-arrival-of-cuban-doctors</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, May 10, 2025 (Bravanews) - The Brava Health Precinct has welcomed two new Cuban doctors, specialists in General Practice, who will join the local health team. According to Delegate Julio Carmo, the arrival of the professionals represents an important reinforcement for the care of the Brava population, which will now have an even more complete multidisciplinary team. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 01:54:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava receives health reinforcement with the arrival of Cuban doctors</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde to invest in telemedicine and artificial intelligence to modernize health system</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-invests-in-telemedicine-and-artificial-intelligence-to-modernize-health-system</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/capeverde-invests-in-telemedicine-and-artificial-intelligence-to-modernize-health-system</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Cape Verdean government will invest in telemedicine with the support of artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as implementing 5G internet and creating an inter-island pre-hospital emergency system. The hiring of Cuban doctors is also planned. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:07:20 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, health, Ulisses Correia e Silva, robotics, 5G, medical emergency, inter-island evacuation, Cuban doctors, Coast Guard, Francisco Barbosa Amado, Ministry of Health.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Population with strong adherence to consultations with foreign doctors &amp; nurse in charge</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-population-with-strong-addiction-to-consultations-with-foreign-doctors-responsible-nurse</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-population-with-strong-addiction-to-consultations-with-foreign-doctors-responsible-nurse</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The nurse in charge of the Brava Health Precinct, Patrícia Recheado, said today that the people of Brava have been signing up &quot;en masse&quot; for consultations with specialist doctors from the United States of America. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:58:42 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Population with strong adherence to consultations with foreign doctors - nurse in charge</media:keywords>
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        <title>Mother calls for specialized doctors on the island and more support for autistic children</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/mae-appeals-for-specialized-doctors-on-the-island-and-more-support-for-autistic-children</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/mae-appeals-for-specialized-doctors-on-the-island-and-more-support-for-autistic-children</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The mother of an autistic child on Brava, Nataniela Monteiro, today called for more support for mothers and relatives of children with special needs in the municipality, since the island has no specialized doctors. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:28:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Mother calls for specialized doctors on the island and more support for autistic children</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Stands Out as an Example in Health Financing in Africa, but Challenges Remain</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde stands out as an example in health financing in africa, but challenges remain</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde stands out as an example in health financing in africa, but challenges remain</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Sixth International Congress of the Africa Health Agenda in Kigali highlighted the challenges of financing health in Africa, with only $40 per capita available. Cape Verde, alongside South Africa, is one of two countries that meet the commitment of 15% of the national health budget, but faces limitations. The event emphasized prevention, community workers and public-private partnerships to overcome the challenges. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, health, funding, Africa, prevention, Abuja Declaration, community workers, public-private partnerships, vaccines, limited resources</media:keywords>
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        <title>Psychologist Mary Louro Gomes celebrates 5 years of dedication to mental health on Ilha Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/psychologist-mary-louro-gomes-celebrates-5-years-of-dedication-to-mental-health-on-the-isla-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/psychologist-mary-louro-gomes-celebrates-5-years-of-dedication-to-mental-health-on-the-isla-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, March 2, 2025 (Bravanews) - This month, psychologist Mary Louro Gomes celebrates a significant milestone in her career: five years of dedication to mental health on Ilha Brava, Cape Verde. With a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment, the professional celebrates the journey of growth and learning, reaffirming her commitment to the well-being of the local community. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:18:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Psychologist Mary Louro Gomes celebrates 5 years of dedication to mental health on Ilha Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>More than three months after the launch of the tender for the construction of the new Brava Health Center, the population is still waiting for answers</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/more-than-three-months-since-the-tender-for-construction-of-the-new-brava-population-health-center-still-waiting-for-answers</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/more-than-three-months-since-the-tender-for-construction-of-the-new-brava-population-health-center-still-waiting-for-answers</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra City, February 26, 2025 (Bravanews) - The population of the island of Brava, which has been clamoring for improvements in its health services for several years, still doesn&#039;t know when the construction of the new Health Center, promised by the Cape Verdean government, will begin. Although the tender for the construction was launched more than three months ago, there is still no information on the results or any forecast of when the work will begin, which has created a climate of frustration and mistrust among the island&#039;s inhabitants. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:32:14 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>More than three months after the launch of the tender for the construction of the new Brava Health Center, the population is still waiting for answers</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde certified malaria&amp;free by 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde certified as malaria-free country in 2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde certified as malaria-free country in 2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde has been certified by the WHO as a malaria-free country in 2024, after three years without local transmission. This was achieved thanks to effective prevention, diagnosis and mosquito control strategies. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:28:40 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, malaria, WHO, certification, public health, disease eradication.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde moves forward with kidney transplants with Portuguese support</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde moves towards kidney transplants with support from portugal</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape verde moves towards kidney transplants with support from portugal</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde will sign an agreement with Portugal to allow kidney transplants to be carried out in the archipelago. The project, which has the support of the Santo António Hospital in Porto, includes the supply of surgical equipment, training of professionals and specialized tests. Currently, Cape Verdean patients depend on hemodialysis treatments in the country or abroad. The agreement will be signed during the bilateral summit on January 28. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:06:05 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde, kidney transplants, Portugal, hemodialysis, Hélder Tavares, Santo António Hospital, health, bilateral summit, sustainable development</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Department holds health fair in Lomba Tamtum</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-health-department-holds-health-fair-in-lomba-tamtum</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-health-department-holds-health-fair-in-lomba-tamtum</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The nurse in charge of the Brava Health Department praised the population&#039;s participation in the health fair, held today in Lomba Tamtum, and guaranteed that the hospital will continue to focus on prevention and promotion of human health. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:48:09 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Department holds health fair in Lomba Tamtum</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Users demand more doctors on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-users-demand-for-more-doctors-on-the-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-users-demand-for-more-doctors-on-the-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Users of Brava Island are appealing to the Ministry of Health to provide more doctors for the municipality, taking into account that the municipality currently has only one doctor. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Users demand more doctors on the island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Department holds Christmas dinner for employees in an atmosphere of unity and harmony</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-health-department-holds-christmas-dinner-for-employees-in-a-climate-of-union-and-harmony</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-health-department-holds-christmas-dinner-for-employees-in-a-climate-of-union-and-harmony</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Department held a special Christmas dinner for its employees, celebrating the spirit of unity, peace and harmony that characterizes this festive season. The event, which brought together all of the institution&#039;s employees, was an opportunity to celebrate and thank them for their hard work throughout the year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:49:46 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Department holds Christmas dinner for employees in an atmosphere of unity and harmony</media:keywords>
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        <title>Complaints about care at the Health Center in Nova Sintra are only increasing</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/complaints-about-care-at-the-health-center-in-nova-sintra-so-increase</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/complaints-about-care-at-the-health-center-in-nova-sintra-so-increase</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 21, 2024 (Bravanews) - Complaints about the treatment of patients at the Health Center in Brava persist, highlighting the lack of adequate care conditions. Recently, Eliana Cardoso took to social media to express her indignation regarding the care her father received at the local Health Department. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:27:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Complaints about care at the Health Center in Nova Sintra are only increasing</media:keywords>
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        <title>On social media, many Bravens believe that the new Health Center is a campaign act and that the project will never get off the ground.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/on-social-networks-many-people-in-Brava-believe-that-the-new-health-center-is-a-campaign-act-and-that-the-project-will-not-get-off-paper</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/on-social-networks-many-people-in-Brava-believe-that-the-new-health-center-is-a-campaign-act-and-that-the-project-will-not-get-off-paper</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 18, 2024 (Bravanews) - The people of Nova Sintra are skeptical about the tender for the island&amp;#39;s new health center. Many believe that it is just a political ploy, a &amp;quot;campaign act&amp;quot; that does not go beyond promises. Distrust is growing, especially after twelve years without major advances in the health area, while the current mayor is preparing to run for a new term. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:11:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>On social media, many Bravens believe that the new Health Center is a campaign act and that the project will never get off the ground.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde’s Ministry of Infrastructure Launches Tender for Construction of New Health Center in Brava</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/ministry-of-infrastructure-of-cape-verde-launches-competition-for-construction-of-new-health-center-in-brava</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/ministry-of-infrastructure-of-cape-verde-launches-competition-for-construction-of-new-health-center-in-brava</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, September 18, 2024 (Bravanews) - The Ministry of Infrastructure of Cape Verde announced, this Monday, the launch of the public tender for the construction of a new health center on the island of Brava. Budgeted at more than two hundred thousand contos, the project aims to revolutionize the local health system, offering better conditions of care to the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:59:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde’s Ministry of Infrastructure Launches Tender for Construction of New Health Center in Brava</media:keywords>
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        <title>WARNING ABOUT THE DENGUE EPIDEMIC ON BRAVA ISLAND</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/alert-about-dengue-epidemic-on-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/alert-about-dengue-epidemic-on-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island is facing a serious dengue fever epidemic. The island&amp;#39;s Health Delegate, Dr. Hélder Pires, is making an urgent appeal to the entire population to join forces in combating this disease, which has been spreading out of control. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:56:11 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>WARNING ABOUT THE DENGUE EPIDEMIC ON BRAVA ISLAND</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cuban Doctor Noel Alexander Fernandez Rodriguez Leaves Brava After 2 and a Half Years of Service</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Cuban doctor Noel Alexander Fernandez Rodriguez leaves her angry after 2 and a half years of service</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Cuban doctor Noel Alexander Fernandez Rodriguez leaves her angry after 2 and a half years of service</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, September 1, 2024 – Last week, the Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, received in audience Dr. Noel Alexander Fernandez Rodriguez, a Cuban doctor who, after two and a half years of service to the island&amp;#39;s community, is about to begin his return trip to Cuba. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:57:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cuban Doctor Noel Alexander Fernandez Rodriguez Leaves Brava After 2 and a Half Years of Service</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dengue fever on Brava Island, state of alert in force</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dengue-on-brava-island-state-of-alert-in-force</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/dengue-on-brava-island-state-of-alert-in-force</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ City of Nova Sintra, August 31, 2024 (Bravanews) - In response to the growing outbreak of dengue fever, the Government has declared a State of Alert on the islands of Santiago, Fogo and Brava. On Brava, the situation is particularly critical, with a significant focus on Furna, where more than 40 cases have already been confirmed. In addition, there are less than 15 cases in Nova Sintra, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Mato and Lomba. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:49:35 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dengue fever on Brava Island, state of alert in force</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde Health Professionals Announce Three&amp;Day Strike</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/healthcare-professionals-in-cape-verde-announce-three-day-strike</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/healthcare-professionals-in-cape-verde-announce-three-day-strike</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Health professionals in Cape Verde announced a three-day strike, starting on July 31, to demand salary improvements and other unmet demands from the Government. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:08:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde Health Professionals Announce Three-Day Strike</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde&amp;#39;s National Health System (SNS) is at Risk of Collapse, Union Warns</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-national-health-system-sns-of-cape-verde-at-risk-of-collapse-warns-union</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/the-national-health-system-sns-of-cape-verde-at-risk-of-collapse-warns-union</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde&amp;#39;s National Health System faces the risk of collapse due to a lack of investment in personnel and resources, leading unions to announce a national strike. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:54:47 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde&amp;#39;s National Health System (SNS) is at Risk of Collapse, Union Warns</media:keywords>
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        <title>Dengue in Cape Verde: 1,205 Cases Registered in 2024</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/dengue-in-cabo-verde-1205-cases-registered-in-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/dengue-in-cabo-verde-1205-cases-registered-in-2024</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dengue in Cape Verde: 1,205 Cases Registered in 2024 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:45:08 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Dengue in Cape Verde: 1, 205 Cases Registered in 2024</media:keywords>
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        <title>Cape Verde and Egypt discuss cooperation in the area of health</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-and-egypt-discuss-cooperation-in-the-area-of-health</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/cape-verde-and-egypt-discuss-cooperation-in-the-area-of-health</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cape Verde&amp;#39;s Minister of Health met with Egyptian authorities to discuss cooperation in the area of health. Egypt offered medical training programs, support for ambulance services and development of a memorandum to formalize the partnership. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:39:56 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Andre Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Cape Verde and Egypt discuss cooperation in the area of health</media:keywords>
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        <title>Health Department receives an ambulance costing more than 9 thousand contos.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/health-police-receives-an-ambulance-ordered-in-more-than-9-thousand-contos</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/health-police-receives-an-ambulance-ordered-in-more-than-9-thousand-contos</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Government delivered a new ambulance to the Brava Health Department today, which according to the Deputy Secretary of State to the Minister of Health, Evandro Monteiro, is costing more than 9 thousand contos. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:56:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Health Department receives an ambulance costing more than 9 thousand contos.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Center Project is in the pre&amp;tender phase</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava health-center-project-is-in-the-pre-tender-stage</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brava health-center-project-is-in-the-pre-tender-stage</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Deputy Secretary of State for the Minister of Health assured today that the “architectural and budgetary” part of the municipality&amp;#39;s future Health Center has already been prepared and works are expected to begin before the end of the year. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:53:03 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Center Project is in the pre-tender phase</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Psychologist urges teachers to seek help from experts in case of professional burnout</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-psychologist-appeals-to-teachers-to-seek-help-from-experts-in-case-of-professional-burnout</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-psychologist-appeals-to-teachers-to-seek-help-from-experts-in-case-of-professional-burnout</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The teacher and psychologist at Escola Secundária Eugénio Tavares, Rubem Gomes, today advised the teaching class to seek help from specialists in case of “professional burnout”, as it could be a case of burnout syndrome. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:27:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Psychologist urges teachers to seek help from experts in case of professional burnout</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Health Delegate considers exchanges with Portuguese doctors “positive”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-health-delegate-considers-exchange-with-Portuguese-doctors-positive</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-health-delegate-considers-exchange-with-Portuguese-doctors-positive</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Brava Health Delegate today considered the exchange and visit of the seven Portuguese doctors in the municipality to be “positive”, taking into account that the population benefited from around “a hundred” consultations offered by them. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:10:52 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Health Delegate considers exchanges with Portuguese doctors “positive”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Doctor evaluates route on the island and says the situation “is better” despite the need to “work even harder”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-doctor-evaluates-route-on-the-island-and-says-the-situation-is-better-despite-the-need-to-work-even-harder</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-doctor-evaluates-route-on-the-island-and-says-the-situation-is-better-despite-the-need-to-work-even-harder</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The doctor and Health Delegate from Ilha Brava highlighted today that his “greatest misfortune” in his three years of practicing as a doctor was the loss of a patient, at the beginning of his arrival in the municipality. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava: Doctor evaluates route on the island and says the situation “is better” despite the need to “work even harder”</media:keywords>
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        <title>Project Health CV intends to expand missions to other islands</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/project-health-cv-intends-to-extend-missions-to-other-islands</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/project-health-cv-intends-to-extend-missions-to-other-islands</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ The non-governmental organization (NGO) “Project Health for Cape Verde”, based in the USA, today made a “positive” assessment of the missions carried out in Cape Verde in 2023 and announced the increase in medical missions in 2024. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:25:49 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Project Health CV intends to expand missions to other islands</media:keywords>
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        <title>HIV/AIDS: Ilha Brava records 48 cases of patients, all “duly identified”</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/vihsida-ilha-brava-records-48-cases-of-sick-all-duly-identified</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/vihsida-ilha-brava-records-48-cases-of-sick-all-duly-identified</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava Island currently has 48 cases of patients with HIV AIDS, all “duly identified” by the local health authorities, but around eight patients have not been under control for more than three years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:10:11 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>HIV/AIDS: Ilha Brava records 48 cases of patients, all “duly identified”</media:keywords>
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        <title>YOSMEL CABREIRA STAYS IN CAPE VERDE BUT IS NOT ALLOWED TO EXERCISE HIS PROFESSION</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/yosmel-cabreira-stays-in-cabo-verde-but-is-not-allowed-to-practice-his-profession</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/yosmel-cabreira-stays-in-cabo-verde-but-is-not-allowed-to-practice-his-profession</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ After completing his 2-year mission in Cape Verde within the framework of medical cooperation between Cuba and Cape Verde, the surgeon decided to stay in Cape Verde but has been unable to practice his profession for more than six months because his registration with the Medical Association was denied. . ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:56:51 -0500</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>YOSMEL CABREIRA STAYS IN CAPE VERDE BUT IS NOT ALLOWED TO EXERCISE HIS PROFESSION</media:keywords>
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        <title>Nossa Senhora do Monte will have a Psychology and Specialties Clinic</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Nossa Senhora do Monte will have a psychology and specialties clinic</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/Nossa Senhora do Monte will have a psychology and specialties clinic</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nossa Senhora do Monte, October 19, 2023 - The parish of Nossa Senhora do Monte, located in the heart of the mountains, is about to receive a new valuable resource for the community: the Saude e Equilibrio Psychology and Specialties Clinic. This clinic, under the direction of psychologist Mariazinha Louro Gomes, has the mission of meeting the mental health needs of the parish, but bringing new specialties to Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:04:37 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Nossa Senhora do Monte will have a Psychology and Specialties Clinic</media:keywords>
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        <title>Hospital da Brava employees turned their backs to Health Delegate Hélder Pires due to accusations of contempt and mismanagement.</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/employees-of-the-hospital-da-brava-with-their-backs-facing-towards-the-health-delegate-helder-pires-due-to-accusations-of-contempt-and-poor-management</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/employees-of-the-hospital-da-brava-with-their-backs-facing-towards-the-health-delegate-helder-pires-due-to-accusations-of-contempt-and-poor-management</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, October 15, 2023 - A wave of discontent is sweeping the Hospital da Brava, as employees are complaining about the management of the current Health Delegate Helder Pires, The accusations include contempt for employees, mismanagement, negligence and disregard for the good -being of workers and patients. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:59:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Hospital da Brava employees turned their backs to Health Delegate Hélder Pires due to accusations of contempt and mismanagement.</media:keywords>
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        <title>Waves of criticism after Health Delegate cancels appointments to celebrate the Coast Guard&amp;#39;s anniversary on Brava Island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/waves-of-criticism-after-health-delegate-cancel-appointments-to-celebrate-anniversary-of-the-coastguard-on-brava-island</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/waves-of-criticism-after-health-delegate-cancel-appointments-to-celebrate-anniversary-of-the-coastguard-on-brava-island</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 11, 2023 - The Health Delegate of Ilha Brava, Helder Pires, is at the center of a controversy after the decision to cancel dozens of medical appointments, yesterday, October 10, a working day to participate in the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Coast Guard on Brava Island. The decision generated waves of criticism in the local community, with many questioning the Health Delegate&amp;#39;s priorities amid the high demand for patients, when there is a lack of qualified health professionals on the island. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:09:05 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Waves of criticism after Health Delegate cancels appointments to celebrate the Coast Guard&amp;#39;s anniversary on Brava Island</media:keywords>
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        <title>Residents of Brava and users of the Health Center call for the return of Dr. Júlio Carmo</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/inhabitants-of-brava-and-users-of-the-health-center-cry-out-for-the-return-of-dr-julio-carmo</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/inhabitants-of-brava-and-users-of-the-health-center-cry-out-for-the-return-of-dr-julio-carmo</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 10, 2023 - The inhabitants of the island of Brava and users of the local Health Center are united in an outcry for the return of Dr. Júlio, a doctor native to the island who played a crucial role as head of the Health Department from Brava. The community is mobilizing in a show of appreciation for Dr. Júlio&amp;#39;s professionalism, kindness and knowledge. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:02:57 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Residents of Brava and users of the Health Center call for the return of Dr. Júlio Carmo</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava Health Center responds to complaints and complaints from users, cleans the garden in front of the Institution</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/health-centre-of-brava-responds-to-complaints-and-complaints-of-users-cleaning-the-garden-in-front-of-the-institution</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/health-centre-of-brava-responds-to-complaints-and-complaints-of-users-cleaning-the-garden-in-front-of-the-institution</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, October 9, 2023 - In response to reports and complaints from users, the Brava Health Center took measures to significantly improve the environment in front of the institution, by carrying out a complete cleaning of the garden. The initiative aims to provide a more welcoming and healthy space for people seeking medical care at the health unit. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:16:50 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Brava Health Center responds to complaints and complaints from users, cleans the garden in front of the Institution</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Psychologist warns of the need for society to take care of its mental health</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The psychologist responsible for the Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescents (ICCA) in Brava, Mileida Cabral, warned today of the need for society to take care of its mental health and asked for more attention to others. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:46:36 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Gardens at the Brava Health Center are in need of care. Withered flowers, weeds and trash between flowerbeds paint this sad scene</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/gardens-of-the-health-center-of-brava-need-care-withered-flowers-weeds-and-garbage-among-beds-design-this-sad-scenario</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, October 4, 2023 - The gardens surrounding the Brava Health Center have been a source of concern for residents and patients in the region. Green areas, which should provide a pleasant and welcoming environment, are facing serious problems of neglect, with withered flowers, trash between flowerbeds and weeds taking over the scene. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:59:29 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Doors and windows at the Ilha Brava Health Center need urgent repair due to problems with infiltration and insect invasion</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava, October 3, 2023 - The Ilha Brava Health Center is facing serious deterioration problems in its doors and windows, creating a series of challenges ranging from water infiltration to insect invasion and mold formation. The deterioration of structures compromises the hygiene and safety of the facilities, generating concerns among local residents and health unit staff. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:58:48 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Doors and windows at the Ilha Brava Health Center need urgent repair due to problems with infiltration and insect invasion</media:keywords>
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        <title>The Brava Island Health Center calls for major interventions. A regrettable situation, with inoperative equipment and risk for patients</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/the-health-center-of-brava-island-calls-for-interventions-in-depth-a-regrettable-situation-with-inoperative-equipment-and-risk-to-patients</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Brava, October 3, 2023 - The Brava Health Center, located on the island of the same name, faces an alarming and desolate situation, with reports of infiltrations, deteriorated doors, lack of maintenance and support equipment in a deplorable state. This situation has generated concern among local residents, employees and patients who depend on the hospital&amp;#39;s health services. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:39:04 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>The Brava Island Health Center calls for major interventions. A regrettable situation, with inoperative equipment and risk for patients</media:keywords>
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        <title>The population demands the promise of Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva regarding the construction of the new hospital on Brava island, a promise made two years ago</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/population-demands-the-promise-of-the-prime-minister-ulisses-correia-e-silva-about-the-construction-of-the-new-hospital-of-the-brava-island-promise-made-two-years-ago</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, September 28, 2023 - The island of Brava, belonging to the Cape Verde archipelago, is becoming the scene of growing complaints from the population regarding Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva&amp;#39;s promise, made two years ago, to build a new hospital on the island. The inhabitants of Brava are losing patience as they wait for this promise, which was made in 2021, to come true. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:04:41 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Effect of Fluoride in Water Concerns Residents of Lomba Tantum and Brava: Dental Aesthetics and Quality of Life at Risk</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/effect-of-fluoride-in-water-concerns-residents-of-lomba-tantum-and-da-brava-dental-aesthetics-and-life-quality-at-risk</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, Aug 6, 2023 (Bravanews) - The presence of fluoride in the water consumed by the population of Lomba Tantum and the island of Brava has generated growing concerns, affecting not only the quality of life, but also the aesthetics of the teeth of young residents. Fluoride, present in the water consumed by the population, is causing visible impacts on the smiles of young people, in addition to raising questions about the general health and quality of life of the population. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:04:39 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Ilha Brava receives new Coast Guard boat to replace the other vessel in service for 9 months</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-island-receives-new-coastguard-boat-to-replace-another-vessel-in-service-for-9-months</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava, August 3, 2023 - A new chapter in Ilha Brava&amp;#39;s emergency response capacity has begun with the arrival of another Coast Guard boat to replace the rescue vessel that has provided uninterrupted services to the community for 9 months. The new vessel marks a significant advance in the island&amp;#39;s emergency evacuation and rescue capability. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:56:43 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>ACLCC delegation received by the Mayor of Brava</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nova Sintra, Aug 1, 2023 (Bravanews) - The Mayor of Brava received last week the President of the Cabo Verdean Association to Fight Cancer (ACLCC) Cornelia Pereira, along with two members of the institution&amp;#39;s entourage , respectively, Sidonio Monteiro and Benvindo Lopes. During the meeting, in addition to other matters, opportunities to strengthen and formalize a partnership between the two institutions in favor of the fight against cancer on the island were discussed. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:44:13 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: ACLCC makes a “positive assessment” of the day and a half of work on the island</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brava-aclcc-makes-positive-balance-of-the-day-and-a-half-of-work-on-the-island</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The president of the Cape Verdean Association for the Fight Against Cancer (ACLCC), Cornélia Pereira, today made a positive assessment of the work carried out in the afternoon of the 29th and 30th, a balance confirmed by the data. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:05:33 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: More than one hundred and a half women enrolled for uterine and breast cancer screening</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The obstetrician nurse responsible for the PMI/PF sector at the Brava Health Department, Edna Campinha, said today that they already have more than 150 women registered for screening for uterine and breast cancer. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:02:30 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Brava: Community of Mato welcomes health fair in the locality</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-mato-community-welcomes-locality-health-fair</link>
        <guid>https://www.brava.news/en/brave-mato-community-welcomes-locality-health-fair</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residents of the Mato area considered the initiative of the Sustainable Brava Foundation and the Brava Health Department to hold the health fair held in the area today as “commendable”. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:33:18 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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        <title>Deputy Fernanda Burgo, joins the donation campaign to help young Veronica, who faces mobility problems</title>
        <link>https://www.brava.news/en/Deputy-fernanda-burgo-joins-the-donation-campaign-to-help-young-veronica-who-faces-travel-problems</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ilha Brava, 22 July 2023 - Deputy Fernanda Burgo, known for her commitment to social causes and in favor of the community, joined the donation campaign to help Veronica, a young woman from the island of Brava who faces mobility difficulties and depends on a wheelchair to move around. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:08:21 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
        <media:keywords>Deputy Fernanda Burgo, joins the donation campaign to help young Veronica, who faces mobility problems</media:keywords>
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        <title>Brava: Associação de Combate Contra Cancro with screening campaign for uterine, breast and prostate cancers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Cabo Verdean Association to Fight Cancer (ACLCC), in partnership with the Brava Health Department, will promote screening for uterine, breast and prostate cancer on the 29th and 30th in Brava. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:19:46 -0400</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Moises Santiago</dc:creator>
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