Concerns as Sweden's Health Minister Collapses During Press Conference, Video Goes Viral

• Hours after taking office, Elisabet Lann, Sweden's newly appointed health minister, collapsed on-stage during a press conference on Tuesday, September 9
• The incident occurred as the 48-year-old stood alongside Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson and Christian Democrats party leader Ebba Busch
• Footage of the moment, shared on social media, showed Lann listening intently to another official before suddenly hitting the floor

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global affairs.

Stockholm, Sweden - Elisabet Lann, the new swedish health minister, made a dramatic debut as she collapsed on her first day on the job during a press conference.

As reported by The Straits Times, Lann had joined Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and other political colleagues at the media briefing on Tuesday, September 9, the same day she was appointed to the role following the sudden resignation of her predecessor.

CNN also noted the scary moment.

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Videos, which have gone viral on social media, show Lann swaying while officials were taking questions from reporters.

Following the collapse, Ebba Busch, the deputy prime minister of Sweden, was seen assisting Lann, who was later able to stand and address the media.

Lann told reporters, according to Swedish daily Aftonbladet.

"This wasn't really a normal Tuesday, and this is what can happen when you have low blood sugar."

A video of Lann collapsing can be viewed below:

Reactions to Swedish health minister's collapse

Meanwhile, X (formerly Twitter) users are sharing their thoughts on the incident.

Legit.ng captured some comments below:

@g0uthamas said:

"Health Minister Lann’s collapse is alarming—her wellbeing must come first."

@SuperMajority18 commented:

"I am hopeful that this is just a case of her locking her logs when standing too long, or dehydration(which is what they will ultimately say it is).

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"However, I have eyes. Stuff like this is happening a lot."

Michael DeMaris wrote:

"Word on the street was she got the new Covid booster."

@Leo_9643 wrote:

"President Trump would likely point to this incident as a stark reminder of the importance of health and safety, especially for leaders. His focus on strong leadership and accountability would resonate here, emphasizing the need for robust health policies and transparency. Trump would see this as a call to action for better preparedness and support for public officials!"

@Nanaezze wrote:

"This world never ceases to amaze us with Irony. Health minister and collapse in same sentence. That shows we are humans after all. Do take care of yourself. Remember regardless of your presence or absence the work will still go on."

@t_glorybwoy commented:

"Her village people aren’t happy about her appointment."

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Sweden and fast fashion items

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Sweden's recycling centres were overflowing with clothes after a 2025 EU-wide ban on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility.

Since the beginning of 2025, EU countries have been required to implement separate textile recycling, alongside existing processes for glass, paper and food waste.

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Source: Legit.ng