Health Minister Lúcio Fernandes, accompanied by his team, met on July 9 with the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) to review the status of the implementation of the Health Security Project in West and Central Africa, a World Bank-funded initiative that will strengthen Cape Verde’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies.

Representing the UGPE at the meeting were Coordinator Nuno Gomes and Bruno Santos, Manager of the Health Security Project in West and Central Africa.

During the meeting, UGPE presented the project’s implementation status, highlighting the main activities already carried out, the actions planned for the coming months, as well as the challenges and constraints identified during the implementation process. Issues requiring guidance from the supervising authority were also discussed, with a view to ensuring faster and more effective implementation and guaranteeing the achievement of the defined objectives and results.

The Health Security Project in West and Central Africa is one of the main initiatives in the health sector managed by UGPE. Funded by the World Bank, the project aims to strengthen the capacity of the National Health System to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to public health emergencies, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the country’s resilience and health security.

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