Goiânia and Aparecida de Goiânia boost public health with dengue inspections and extended vaccination nights

The municipal health authorities in Goiás state, Brazil, have intensified disease prevention efforts. In Goiânia, health teams completed 1,520,935 home visits by June 2026, targeting mosquito breeding sites and eliminating over 43,000 Aedes aegypti habitats, contributing to a near‑50% drop in dengue cases reported in 2025.

In the neighboring city of Aparecida de Goiânia, the "Vale Night da Proteção" program extended vaccination hours in supermarkets, delivering 1,447 doses across nine evening sessions. The initiative offers routine vaccines for adolescents and adults, including influenza, COVID‑19, and other immunizations, aiming to increase coverage and reduce disease risk.