# Pediatric healthcare expansion in Paraná

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pediatric-healthcare-expansion-in-paran
> Updated: 2026-09-11T19:37:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

State Deputy Maria Victoria (PP) is advocating for the expansion of specialized pediatric hospitals and healthcare structures throughout the interior of Paraná. The initiative aims to strengthen the regionalization of child healthcare to reduce the need for families to travel long distances to major urban centers for specialized treatment.

Victoria intends to use models from reference institutions, such as the Hospital Pequeno Príncipe in Curitiba and the Hospital da Criança de Maringá, to develop new regionalized pediatric care models in partnership with the state government and municipalities. The plan involves using technical criteria to identify regions where new pediatric structures should be implemented or where existing hospitals should be strengthened to improve accessibility to specialized care.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Maria Victoria proposes new pediatric hospitals in Paraná interior

Paraná State Deputy Maria Victoria is proposing the expansion of specialized pediatric hospitals in the state's interior to improve regional healthcare access and reduce travel for families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-victoria-proposes-new-pediatric-hospitals-in-paran-interior

### 2026-09-02: Hospital Infantil Maria Alice Fernandes to open 10 neonatal care beds

A court has ordered the opening of 10 new neonatal intermediate care beds at the Hospital Infantil Maria Alice Fernandes in Natal, Brazil, supported by an expanded medical team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-infantil-maria-alice-fernandes-to-open-10-neonatal-care-beds

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Cite as: Pediatric healthcare expansion in Paraná. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pediatric-healthcare-expansion-in-paran