Project overview
The Government of Cape Verde is progressing plans for a new specialist hospital designed to transform access to advanced healthcare services across the country. Delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, the project aims to expand tertiary healthcare capacity and increase the complexity of services available within Cape Verde, reducing the need for patients to travel overseas for specialist treatment.
Working alongside PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LMJ, Murphy Philipps Architects and Arup, Archus supported the Government during both the feasibility and PPP procurement phases of the programme. Drawing on our expertise in healthcare planning and infrastructure development, we developed the clinical and technical foundations required to assess the project’s viability and establish a clear route to delivery.
Our contribution included the development of a model of care and functional content, a schedule of accommodation and concept design, environmental and social impact assessments, workforce, facilities management and digital strategies, as well as capital and operating cost estimates. These outputs were brought together into a comprehensive feasibility study that provided the evidence base for investment decisions and informed the subsequent procurement approach.
The project represents a significant step forward in strengthening healthcare provision across Cape Verde, creating the foundations for sustainable, high-quality specialist services that can meet the needs of the population for years to come.
Outcomes
- Delivered a comprehensive feasibility study that defined the scope, requirements and delivery approach for the new hospital.
- Established the strategic, clinical and operational framework required to support PPP procurement.
- Supported the development of specialist cardiac and cancer services, enabling greater access to complex care within Cape Verde.
The challenge
Cape Verde faced the challenge of limited tertiary healthcare capacity and restricted access to specialist services, particularly for cardiac and cancer treatment. As a result, many patients required transfer overseas to receive appropriate care, creating both financial and operational pressures. The Government sought to identify a sustainable solution that could improve healthcare outcomes while attracting investment through a PPP delivery model.
The solution
Archus collaborated with PwC, LMJ, Murphy Philipps Architects, Arup and the wider project team to provide strategic and technical advisory services throughout the feasibility stage. We developed the model of care, functional requirements, accommodation schedules and concept design while also defining workforce, facilities management and digital strategies. In parallel, we led the development of environmental and social impact assessments and produced capital and operating cost estimates to support investment planning and procurement.
The impact
The feasibility study established a clear and robust foundation for the development of a new specialist hospital, providing the Government with the evidence, planning and strategic direction needed to progress procurement. The project supports long-term improvements in healthcare accessibility and quality, helping to build local specialist service capacity and reduce reliance on overseas treatment pathways.
