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Federal government announces first indigenous hospital in Roraima and other actions. The aim is to ensure that medium and highly complex healthcare reaches the population of the Yanomami territory. Installation of the Government House and construction of basic health units will also be carried out.
At a press conference held on Thursday, February 22, at the Planalto Palace, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, announced new permanent actions for the more than 30,400 inhabitants who live in the Yanomami indigenous territory. Federal investment for the region in 2024 will include BRL 1.2 billion in extraordinary credit. “We have moved away from emergency actions to permanent actions with the installation of the Casa de Governo (Government House) in Boa Vista (RR). There will be 13 government bodies there to monitor and guarantee the implementation of the actions needed in the territory,” said the minister, announcing that a delegation will go to the capital of Roraima next week to continue dialoguing with the community, attending to the needs of the local peoples.
Among the announcements is the plan to build the first indigenous hospital in Boa Vista, for specialized medium and high-complexity care services. “We already have an entry protocol, and now we need to think about a differentiated model of assistance, with hammocks, seeking dialogue with the population to ensure the particularities of assistance to the Yanomami population and the indigenous peoples of Roraima,” highlighted the Secretary of Indigenous Health of the Ministry of Health, Weibe Tapeba.
He said that the intention is to sign a protocol of intent with the Federal University of Roraima and the Brazilian Hospital Services Company (Ebserh) to start construction of the hospital unit later this year.
Other measures planned for Yanomami health care include the construction and renovation of 22 more basic indigenous health units, the complete renovation of the Casa de Apoio à Saúde Indígena (Indigenous Health Support House – Casai) in Boa Vista, as well as the construction of a reference center against undernutrition in the Surucucu region. “We are thinking of a new indigenous health policy, one that is bold and resolute, and guarantees comprehensive care for the indigenous population,” affirmed Tapeba.
It is mentioned in the text that according to the minister, thirteen government bodies will be available in order to monitor and guarantee the implementation of the actions needed.