Cabo Verde News

Cabo Verde bets on preparedness to face emergencies

Cabo Verde began the process of conducting its Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to assess its capacity to implement the International Health Regulations (IHR - 2005). This exercise will enable the identification of good practices and opportunities for continuous improvement aiming at strengthening the essential capacities needed for the country to face situations of public health risks and emergencies, based on the One Health approach.

Cabo Verde commemorates World No Tobacco Day 2017

Praia 31/05/2017 – Cabo Verde is raising more attention towards tobacco control and joined the rest of the World to remind us that “Tobacco is a threat to development", the theme of this year’s celebrations. Several activities, organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Security and the World Health Organization, took place all over the capital.

These actions were aimed at strengthening the fight against tobacco consumption, highlighting the associated health risks and raising awareness of the need to protect present and future generations.