# Paraná state public policy and infrastructure initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paran-state-public-policy-and-infrastructure-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-26T23:48:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The state of Paraná has initiated several large-scale public policy programs focused on social welfare, public safety, and health. Through the ‘Paraná Cuidado e Protegido’ project, the state secured US$ 125 million—comprising US$ 100 million from the Inter-American Development Bank and US$ 25 million in state funds—to combat violence against vulnerable groups, including women, the elderly, and the LGBTQIA+ community. This investment also targets urban infrastructure improvements and reintegration programs for incarcerated individuals. In the health sector, the state is expanding neonatal screening from 7 to 51 exams and implementing DNA-HPV testing for cervical cancer screening across 256 municipalities, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue by 2030. Additionally, discussions regarding energy infrastructure involve planned investments exceeding R$ 1 billion for biomethane production and gas distribution. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Paraná officials hold meetings on biogas development and public health Paraná authorities met to discuss R$ 1 billion in biogas investments and new public health initiatives, including expanded neonatal screening and cervical cancer prevention. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-officials-hold-meetings-on-biogas-development-and-public-health ### 2026-10-25: Paraná approves US$ 125 million for public safety and social welfare Paraná will invest US$ 125 million in the 'Paraná Cuidado e Protegido' project to enhance public safety, social inclusion, and infrastructure for vulnerable populations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-approves-us-125-million-for-public-safety-and-social-welfare --- Cite as: Paraná state public policy and infrastructure initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/paran-state-public-policy-and-infrastructure-initiatives