SUS National Force will reinforce operations in states affected by the fires starting this Monday (16)
Teams from the National Force of the Unified Health System (SUS) will reinforce actions in municipalities affected by the fires in the states of , starting this Monday (16).
According to , the groups must assess the situation of the locations and support managers in serving the population. In a note, the ministry explained that the work will be divided into three levels, the last of which will only be carried out in the event of a collapse of the public network.
The first level includes guidance and organization of the assistance network. Health services will be reinforced, especially in Basic Health Units (UBS), where most problems can be resolved, according to the ministry.
In the second, there will be an expansion of the supply of hydration points for the population. The third should only be implemented in the event of a collapse of the local health network.
This level foresees the use of larger structures, which can be installed inside the UBS or outside, such as field hospitals.
According to the ministry, there was a significant increase in the number of consultations for nausea and vomiting in the last two weeks of August compared to the historical average, recorded since 2022. The most affected states were Goiás (46%), Mato Grosso (58 %), Federal District (99%) and Tocantins (191%).
The department monitors them through the National Climate Emergency Situation Room, created in July this year. According to the Minister of Health, the group has held daily meetings that result in reports and guidance for the population and health professionals.
All regions of Brazil are at risk of fires, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).
According to the BDQueimadas program of the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), Brazil has 6,251 active fires. More than 224 thousand km² have already been destroyed by fires this year, according to data recorded up to the month of August by the institute.
