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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Health Ministry announces R$ 90 million for SUS projects to combat cancer and diabetes

The Brazilian Health Ministry announced a R$ 90 million initiative to fund projects aimed at combating cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through the public health system (SUS).

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HU da Unifap recruits volunteers for study on natural treatment for knee osteoarthritis

The University Hospital of the Federal University of Amapá is recruiting volunteers for a study on natural treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, comparing the use of ultrasound with rosemary oil against traditional gel.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Partner of bar where customer allegedly intoxicated with methanol will testify to the CPI

One of the partners of the bar Ministrão in São Paulo will testify before the City Council Committee on Methanol after a customer reportedly went blind from consuming adulterated drinks.

Feb 23 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Herson Capri underwent catheterization and is recovering at home after a heart attack; play in SP has new dates

Actor Herson Capri, aged 74, is recovering at home in Rio de Janeiro after suffering a heart attack last week, leading to an adjustment in his theater schedule.

Feb 23 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Health supply depot that caught fire in Rio Preto is robbed for the second time in five days

The health supplies depot in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was robbed for the second time in five days following a recent fire.

Feb 23 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 54 positions in Pará, applications for the 'More Doctors Specialists' program end this Sunday, 22

The Brazilian Ministry of Health is accepting applications until Sunday for the 'More Doctors - Now there are specialists' program, offering 54 medical positions across 20 municipalities in Pará.

Feb 22 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Yanomami Land Experiences Whooping Cough Outbreak Among Children and Health Authorities in Boa Vista Issue Alert

The Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil is experiencing a whooping cough outbreak among children, prompting health officials to issue an alert.

Feb 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Best Saúde offers plans with and without co-payment in Cuiabá and VG

Best Saúde introduces health plans with flexible co-payment options in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, catering to various consumer needs for health coverage.

Feb 19 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alliança Saúde, which was owned by Tanure, temporarily gives up buying the Meddi Group

Alliança Saúde has withdrawn its request to purchase 18 units of the Meddi Group due to concerns raised by Brazil's antitrust authority about its financial situation.

Feb 18 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car ends up off the track, rolls over a ravine, and driver dies on BR-262

A 42-year-old man died after his car rolled down a ravine on BR-262 in Nova Serrana, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire Hits the Secretariat of the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Parish in Juruti

A fire broke out at the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Parish in Juruti, Brazil, destroying important historical and administrative documents.

Feb 14 • 22:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Mato Grosso do Sul, sewage coverage reaches 75% of the state's population

Mato Grosso do Sul has achieved 75.12% sewage coverage with a goal to reach 86% by 2026 through a public-private partnership.

Feb 13 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forensics rules out femicide, and Civil Police state that woman took her own life in Selvíria

The Civil Police of Brazil announced that the death of Janete Feles Valoes was ruled a suicide, dismissing initial suspicions of femicide after further investigation.

Feb 13 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police open inquiry to investigate actor's death due to alleged medical negligence in Tatuí

A police inquiry has been initiated to investigate the death of 22-year-old actor Kaio Alexandre dos Santos, following allegations of medical negligence by the health facility that treated him in Tatuí, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mentioned in BBB 26, the Children's Hospital of Brasília is public, 100% SUS and faced a crisis due to lack of funding from the GDF

A participant from the 26th season of Big Brother Brazil highlighted the importance of the public Children's Hospital of Brasília in her life as her daughter received critical care there.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Creditors take over Tanure's stake in Alliança Saúde and Light

Investment fund Opus has acquired approximately 49.11% of Alliança Saúde, leading to a significant shift in company control.

Feb 9 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tanure's Creditors Take Stake in Light and Alliança Saúde

Creditors of Nelson Tanure acquired stakes in the companies Light and Alliança Saúde through investment funds.

Feb 8 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ten pilgrims injured in bus accident discharged; 11 remain hospitalized in state hospitals

Ten of the 21 pilgrims injured in a bus accident in São José da Tapera have been discharged from a state health network in Alagoas, while 11 others remain hospitalized according to the state health department report.

Feb 4 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See available units for free contraceptive chip application through SUS in Cuiabá

The subdermal contraceptive implant, known as Implanon, is now being offered at 23 Family Health Units in Cuiabá by trained professionals.

Feb 4 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cubatão launches app for scheduling medical appointments; see how to use it

The city of Cubatão, São Paulo, has launched a mobile app called 'Mais Saúde Cidadão' to facilitate the scheduling of medical appointments.

Feb 3 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cícero Ludgero appointed as the new superintendent of PB Saúde

Cícero Ludgero has been appointed as the new superintendent of PB Saúde by Governor João Azevêdo, succeeding Jhonny Bezerra.

Feb 3 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman found murdered at home with 2-year-old daughter in crib showing signs of sexual violence in SP; ex-partner is a suspect

A 34-year-old woman was discovered dead in her home in the Saúde neighborhood of São Paulo, and her 2-year-old daughter was found with signs of violence and taken for medical evaluation.

Feb 2 • 11:02 UTC

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