Teresina health data shows rising traffic accidents and pediatric hospital volume

Data from Teresina's Municipal Health Secretariat (Semusa) reveals a significant increase in traffic-related emergencies. In September, the SAMU emergency service handled 2,319 calls, with 353 related to traffic accidents. Notably, motorcycle-involved incidents accounted for 46.20% of all trauma services during that month. Traffic accident calls have risen approximately 92% between January and September, growing from 184 occurrences in January to 353 in September.

Separately, the Municipal Children's Hospital in Teresina reported 30,363 emergency care visits between January and August 2026. The facility also conducted 10,355 specialized outpatient consultations and over 50,000 exams. According to the Municipal Health Foundation (FMS), 75.8% of the children treated reside in Teresina, while 22.6% come from the Piauí countryside. Approximately 50.4% of cases were classified as low urgency, while 21.4% were classified as urgent.