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- Oliveira Wanderson Kleber de WK Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde, Ministério da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brasil., Elisete Duarte, França Giovanny Vinícius Araújo de GVA Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde, Ministério da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brasil., and Leila Posenato Garcia.
- Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde, Ministério da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brasil.
- Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2020 Jan 1; 29 (2): e2020044.
AbstractThis article presents the strategies and actions adopted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health to hold back COVID-19. The response to the disease was immediate and occurred prior to the first case being detected in Brazil. Provision of information and communication to the population and the press was adopted as a fundamental strategy for addressing the epidemic. Guidance provided to the population has been clear, stressing the importance of coronavirus transmission prevention measures. Efforts have been directed towards strengthening health surveillance and health care, as well as boosting research, development and innovation. Actions have targeted human resource training and expanding coverage afforded by the Brazilian National Health System (SUS). Protecting health workers is a priority. All SUS health workers, managers and directors are dedicated to preserving the health and life of each and every Brazilian citizen.
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