Dona Onete, the iconic 86-year-old Paraense singer, is scheduled for surgery on March 20 in Belém after being diagnosed with a pseudoaneurysm in her leg. This news comes as a surprise, as her team had previously indicated that she was being treated for a urinary tract infection. Her hospitalization began on February 27, and she has already received a blood transfusion to prepare for the upcoming surgical procedure.

During her time in the hospital, a social media campaign was launched to encourage blood donations, which are crucial for her surgery. The donations can be made at the Instituto de Hematologia e Hemoterapia de Belém, and people of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. This call for action highlights not only the immediate needs of the artist but also the broader challenges faced by healthcare in Brazil, particularly regarding blood supply.

This isn't the first health scare for Dona Onete; she had a prior hospitalization in 2024 for the same urinary infection issue. The repeated health challenges she faces at her age prompt concerns among her fans and health advocates regarding the accessibility and quality of healthcare for elderly artists in Brazil, as well as a renewed focus on supporting blood donation initiatives for those in need.