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Cuiabá health authorities issue medical waste alert and new health policy updates
The Cuiabá Municipal Health Secretariat has issued an alert regarding the improper disposal of medical sharps, such as syringes, needles, and injectable pens, including those used for weight loss treatments. Discarding these items in regular trash poses contamination risks and physical dangers to urban cleaning workers.
To ensure safety, residents are advised to return materials purchased at pharmacies to the point of sale. Materials provided by the public health system should be returned to one of the city’s 72 Family Health Units (USF). Until disposal, sharps must be kept in rigid, puncture-resistant, lidded containers filled only to two-thirds capacity.
Additionally, the Cuiabá City Hall has formalized its commitment to two national health policies. Through a partnership with the State Secretariat of Justice (SEJUS-MT), the city has joined the National Policy for Integral Health Care of Adolescents in Conflict with the Law (PNAISARI). Furthermore, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health, the city is implementing the Early Childhood Friendly Unit (UAPI) initiative to support priority populations.
Entities
Cuiabá · Cuiabá City Hall · Cuiabá Municipal Health Secretariat · Deisi Bocalon · Ministry of Health · Municipal Health Secretariat of Cuiabá · UNICEF
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- [● 4 SOURCES] All 72 Family Health Units (USFs) in the capital are prepared to receive medical sharps for proper disposal. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Cuiabá Municipal Health Secretariat is warning citizens about the risks of irregular disposal of syringes, needles, and injectable pens. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Individuals who purchased syringes or needles from pharmacies should return them to the place of purchase. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Materials provided by the public health network must be returned to a Family Health Unit (USF). rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sharps must be stored in rigid, puncture-resistant containers with lids until they can be returned. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fines for irregular disposal of needles can reach R$ 4,200 in Cuiabá. rdmonline.com.br · odocumento.com.br