The Women's Health Truck, part of the "Now There Are Specialists" program initiated by the Ministry of Health in Brazil, launched its services in Bom Jesus on Friday, the 20th. This initiative aims to provide medical consultations, examinations, and various procedures related to the early detection and diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer. During the next 30 days, the mobile unit will operate in front of the Hélio Figueiredo Basic Health Unit in the Alfaville neighborhood, serving all users of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) in the Chapada das Mangabeiras Territory.

The health truck's operations follow an integrated care model, ensuring that women receive consultations, undergo tests, and receive follow-up results in a timely manner. This approach is designed to streamline access to essential healthcare services, particularly in regions where healthcare facilities might be limited. To access the services provided by the unit, women are required to be referred by primary health care systems within their municipalities to be regulated by the Regula Piauí system, which organizes patient care in the state.

This initiative reflects a commitment to enhance women's health services in rural and underserved areas of Brazil, highlighting the government's push to improve preventive health measures. By bringing healthcare directly to communities, the program aims to raise awareness about women's health issues and facilitate early diagnosis, which is critical in reducing mortality rates associated with breast and cervical cancers.