The Government of Goiás has, since 2019, allocated R$2 billion to the 246 municipalities of Goiás in their counterparts for health programs and services and will invest another R$436 million in the Oncology Reference Complex of the State of Goiás (Cura). The figures were presented last Sunday night (07/16) by Governor Ronaldo Cayado to the participants of the 37th Congress of the National Council of Municipal Health Secretariats (CONACEMS), which will be held in Goiânia until next Wednesday (19/7)).
Over dinner at the Palácio das Esmeraldas, Caiado tells the managers that Goiás invests in health an amount above the constitutional minimum of 12% of revenue. “Knowing the reality of the citizens of Goiás, we have invested heavily in the regionalization of health. Six medical clinics, each with 21 specialties, have been built, in addition to dialysis centers so that people do not have to travel up to 600 kilometers a day for treatment,” he explained. “.
Together with Federal Deputy Zacharias Kelil, the CEO also presented the oncology reference complex project in the state of Goiás, which is being built in Goiânia. The unit will be the largest public cancer treatment center in the state and one of the largest in the country. He said, “It is the apple of my eye.” The parliamentarian noted that the establishment of the State Hospital for Children and Adolescents (Hecad) made it possible to provide services of “international standards”.
Congress
The 37th Congress of the National Council of Municipal Health Secretariats (CONACEMS) is the largest public health event in South America, with the theme “The Missing SUS in Brazil”. This event will be held in the capital of Goiás until next July 19, in the Convention Center. The program includes exhibitions, exhibitions, and panels, with directors from across the country in attendance.
“We are very grateful to Governor Kayadu for his receptiveness and support. This represents the strength of health, the strength and sensitivity of SUS in welcoming us,” said Conasems President, Wilames Bezerra. Also according to him, the event will have 11,000 participants and counsellors from 5,568 Brazilian municipalities, as well as the Federal District.
investments
Country counterparts are part of a record R$17 billion in resources allocated to health in the past four and a half years. Investment by the Goiás government has resulted in a jump from 16 to 30 in the number of public units in the state, with six polyclinics and seven new hospitals. In addition, the number of beds increased from 1,600 to 3,500. An inherited debt of R$113 million was also settled.
Photos: Andre Siddiqui
Communications Secretary – Goiás Government
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