# Coimbra municipal initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coimbra-municipal-initiatives > Updated: 2026-07-30T22:00:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In mid‑July 2026, the University of Coimbra Hospital Center, the University of Coimbra and regional health bodies signed a Charter of Commitment to create a health ecosystem for the Centre Region. The pact links 21 municipalities and inter‑municipal communities, establishes a strategic programme for cooperation, research, innovation and integrated, data‑driven care, and includes memoranda with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the World Health Summit, Aga Khan University and the WHO to set up a WHO Collaborating Centre on life‑course integrated care. Two weeks later, the Câmara de Coimbra announced an expansion of its locally sourced school‑meal programme. Starting in the 2026/27 academic year, meals will be provided in 22 additional schools across nine parish councils, using a €6 million‑per‑year contract with a Nordigal‑ICA consortium. The rollout, driven by the Avançar Coimbra coalition and council president Ana Abrunhoso, aims for gradual implementation in September, incorporating existing local‑meal schemes such as the one in Brasfemes. Together, these actions illustrate a broader push by Coimbra’s municipal and academic institutions to strengthen public services—both health and education—through regional cooperation and locally focused initiatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Coimbra expands locally sourced school meals to 22 schools for 2026/27 Coimbra will extend locally sourced school meals to 22 new schools for the 2026/27 year, using inter‑administrative contracts approved by the council and a €6 million contract with the Nordigal‑ICA consortium. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coimbra-expands-locally-sourced-school-meals-to-22-schools-for-202627 ### 2026-07-14: Coimbra launches historic health ecosystem partnership Coimbra hospitals, university and 21 municipalities sign a health charter, adding EU and WHO partnerships to boost integrated care in Portugal’s Centre Region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coimbra-launches-historic-health-ecosystem-partnership --- Cite as: Coimbra municipal initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coimbra-municipal-initiatives