Changes were made in 7 Dseis (special indigenous health districts) in Amazonas; the next one is Dsei Yanomami, in Roraima
The distribution of antivenom on Brazilian indigenous lands will be decentralized. According to Ministry of Health, the change has already been made in 7 Dseis (special indigenous health districts) in Amazonas at the beginning of the year. The next on the list is Dsei Yanomami, in Roraima. Antivenom serum is used in accidents involving venomous animals.
“In practice, decentralization is the beginning of an unprecedented process to increase the number of service points for patients who are bitten by snakes, for example. The intention of the Ministry of Health is to reduce the time needed for help, thus reducing the risk of death and permanent sequelae.”reported.
According to the ministry, initially, indigenous districts were given priority because they demonstrated greater vulnerability – the numbers indicate that this population is at 4 times greater risk of suffering an accident with a venomous animal compared to other groups. The lethality rate in this type of episode is up to 6 times higher among indigenous people.
The federal government’s forecast is that the change, over time, will be implemented in all states in the Northern region, which account for the highest number of cases and deaths due to accidents with venomous animals. Serious cases will continue to be transferred to SUS (Unified Health System) reference hospitals.
Restructuring
The ministry’s strategy is to invest in thermal boxes and freezers for transporting and packaging antivenom and in training health professionals.
Dsei Yanomami received 5 electrical refrigerated chambers and 10 solar refrigerated chambers for storing immunobiologicals. Dsei Leste Roraima, which serves 7 populations, received 5 electrical cameras and 16 solar cameras.
In addition, Dsei Yanomami received 447 thermal boxes of 2.7 liters and 20 liters, while Dsei Leste Roraima was awarded 327 boxes.
More doses
The ministry also informed that it is studying the increase in accredited producers to manufacture antivenom. Currently, only 1 laboratory produces the serum. The agency’s forecast is that, from 2025, this number will reach 3.
With information from Brazil Agency.
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