Just hours into the job, Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister Elisabet Lann fainted during a live press conference. She later blamed low blood sugar.
In a shocking moment caught on camera, Sweden’s new Health Minister Elisabet Lann collapsed during a live press conference on Tuesday—just hours after officially taking office.
The incident unfolded as Lann stood next to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch, answering questions from the media.
Video Shows Sudden Collapse
Footage circulating on social media shows 48-year-old Lann listening attentively before suddenly leaning forward and falling to the ground, knocking over a transparent lectern.
- Ebba Busch quickly rushed to her aid and turned her over.
- Security and journalists gathered to help.
- Lann appeared unconscious briefly before regaining alertness.
What Happened After
Shortly after the incident, Lann returned to the press room, assuring everyone she was fine.
“This was not exactly a normal Tuesday… This is what can happen when you have a blood sugar drop,” Lann told reporters.
She exited the room again soon after and did not return. The Q&A session was cancelled, and it’s unclear whether she received further medical treatment.
Who Is Elisabet Lann?
- Appointed Sweden’s Health Minister the same day.
- Long-time member of the Christian Democrats.
- Former municipal councillor in Gothenburg (since 2019).
- Holds a master’s in peace and development studies and political science.
- Worked on Sweden’s Health Care Responsibility Inquiry.
Her appointment followed the resignation of former Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson, who stepped down on Monday after three years in office.
Elisabet Lann’s fainting spell added drama to her first day as Health Minister. While she appears to have recovered, the moment sparked concern—and viral attention—across Sweden and beyond.
