Boy bitten by jararaca snake gets discharged after specialized treatment at the Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas
A five-year-old boy, João Paulo Soares Mendes, was discharged from a Brazilian hospital after receiving treatment for a jararaca snake bite.
Public consultation launched to map demands of women and youth in Baixo Amazonas
A public consultation initiated by the Association of Women Workers of Baixo Amazonas (AOMTBAM) aims to map the social, mental health, and rights demands of women and youth in the region.
Leukemia Leads Cases of Childhood Cancer Among Pediatric Oncology Patients at HRBA
In 2025, 74% of confirmed childhood cancer diagnoses at the Hospital Regional do Baixo Amazonas were leukemia cases.
Young man from Baixo Amazonas overcomes heart disease and secures a spot at a federal university
Vytor Manoel Oliveira, a 20-year-old from Santarém, Brazil, overcomes a serious heart condition and gains acceptance into a federal university while still undergoing treatment.
Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas treats 144 children in oncology in Santarém
The Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas provided pediatric oncology care to 144 children in 2025, with a majority diagnosed with leukemia.
The weather forecast is for isolated and quick rains during Carnival in Baixo Amazonas
The weather forecast for Carnival in the Baixo Amazonas region predicts isolated and quick rain showers, particularly from February 14 to 18, 2026.