# Cabo Verde regional and health cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cabo-verde-regional-and-health-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cabo-verde-elected-vice-president-of-african-health-emergency-fund-committee

### 2026-08-25: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecowas-strengthens-cooperation-with-cabo-verde

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