Cape Verde
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All alerts →On 2 May 2026, WHO received notification from the National IHR Focal Point of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereafter referred to as the United Kingdom) regarding a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness, including two deaths and one critically i…
WHO Disease Outbreak News · May 8, 2026
On 2 May 2026, WHO received notification from the National International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Focal Point of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereafter referred to as the United Kingdom) regarding a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness,…
WHO Disease Outbreak News · May 4, 2026
As of March 2026, over 1 000 confirmed and possible cases of shigellosis and other gastrointestinal infections, including salmonellosis, have been detected in travellers returning from Cabo Verde to several countries in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA), the Uni…
ECDC Epidemiological Updates · Mar 18, 2026
Vaccines
General prevention
Food & water
Use bottled water in less-developed areas. Most resort areas have safe food and water.
Mosquito protection
Malaria risk is very limited (occasional outbreaks on Santiago and Boa Vista). Dengue and Aedes-borne viruses occur. Use repellent during the day.
Sources
Based on CDC Travelers' Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.
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This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.