Immigration & Health Access: A U.S. court has struck down the Trump-era immigrant visa suspension affecting nationals of 75 countries, including Cape Verde, after a policy that treated “public charge” risk as a blanket nationality rule; the pause is no longer in effect as of Aug. 21, with visa interviews continuing under standard rules—an important reminder that health and wellbeing for families often hinges on stable legal pathways. Travel Health Alert: UK health chiefs report a rise in giardiasis (a parasite-linked diarrhoea) to a decade high, warning travellers—especially during school holidays—to avoid untreated water and to seek care for dehydration; the report notes UK cases linked to travel to Cape Verde. Sports Integrity & Fraud Risk: Europe’s football leadership is raising alarms over betting and prediction-market deals tied to the World Cup, warning that easier access to online gambling can fuel fraud and insider trading concerns. Workforce & Universal Care: Africa’s health ministers endorsed a plan to train, employ and retain 3 million more health workers by 2035, targeting gaps that leave many countries below safe staffing levels. Local Mobility & Care Access: Cabo Verde’s regional cooperation news includes Angola offering training support for military aviation, including medical-related training—relevant for broader health capacity building. On-the-Ground Disruption: Around 130 passengers were left stranded after an easyJet cancellation from Cape Verde to Porto, with some reporting medication shortages and no confirmed return date.