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Cabo Verde regional and health cooperation

Overview

Cabo Verde has engaged in increased diplomatic and institutional cooperation regarding regional integration and health security.

Following high-level meetings between the newly appointed ECOWAS Resident Representative and Cabo Verdean officials, the two entities explored collaboration in foreign affairs, renewable energy, and health sectors. These discussions focused on strengthening regional integration and the role of the West African Health Organization.

Concurrently, Cabo Verde secured a leadership role in continental health governance. Minister of Health Lúcio Fernandes was elected to a two-year term as vice-president of the Monitoring Committee for the African Public Health Emergency Fund (APHEF) during a World Health Organization meeting in Ethiopia. This position is intended to assist in overseeing the fund’s implementation and transparency regarding health emergencies and epidemic responses across Africa.

Entities

Cabo Verde · West African Health Organization · João Butiam Co · World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa · African Public Health Emergency Fund

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Cabo Verde elected vice-president of African health emergency fund committee

    Cabo Verde's Health Minister, Lúcio Fernandes, has been elected vice-president of the African Public Health Emergency Fund (APHEF) monitoring committee for a two-year term starting in August 2026.

  2. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    ECOWAS strengthens cooperation with Cabo Verde

    ECOWAS Resident Representative João Butiam Co is strengthening ties with Cabo Verde through high-level talks on regional integration, health, renewable energy, and social inclusion.

Sources

anacao.cv · ecowas.int · forbesafricalusofona.com · von.gov.ng