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Goiás health authorities reinforce vaccination against meningitis and polio
The State Health Secretariat (SES) of Goiás is intensifying vaccination campaigns and epidemiological surveillance to combat meningitis and poliomyelitis. In 2026, the state recorded 147 cases of meningitis and 32 deaths.
Health officials emphasize that vaccination is the primary measure to prevent severe forms of meningitis caused by agents such as meningococci, pneumococci, and Haemophilus influenzae. Immunizations are available free of charge through the public health network.
Regarding poliomyelitis, authorities are warning of the risk of virus reintroduction due to declining vaccination coverage globally. While Brazil has not recorded cases since 1989, national assessments indicate a high risk of reintroduction. The SES-GO is monitoring Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) and requires health services to report suspected cases to municipal epidemiological surveillance within 24 hours to ensure rapid response and laboratory diagnosis.
Entities
Goiás · Hospital Estadual de Doenças Tropicais Dr. Anuar Auad · Laboratório Central de Saúde Pública Dr. Giovanni Cysneiros · Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de Goiás · World Health Organization
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vaccination prevents meningitis caused by meningococci, pneumococci, and Haemophilus influenzae. bsbtimes.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meningitis vaccines are available for free in the public health network. bsbtimes.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] National assessments identify Brazil as a high risk for the reintroduction of poliomyelitis.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goiás recorded 147 cases of meningitis and 32 deaths in 2026. bsbtimes.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil has not recorded cases of poliomyelitis since 1989.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suspected cases of Acute Flaccid Paralysis must be reported within 24 hours.