# Pediatric and public healthcare services in Cuiabá

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pediatric-healthcare-services-in-cuiab
> Updated: 2026-10-23T22:30:13.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Municipal health authorities in Cuiabá have reported significant activity across pediatric healthcare services throughout 2026. Between January and September, the city’s municipal network provided 31,590 dental appointments for children aged 0 to 11, with the highest volume of care directed toward 6, 7, and 8-year-olds.

Additionally, the Centro Médico Infantil (CMI), which opened in December 2025, recorded over 91,000 medical procedures between its inauguration and August 2026. These services included 43,717 medical consultations, nearly 5,000 dental consultations, and approximately 9,931 X-ray exams. The CMI utilizes a risk classification system to manage emergency services, conducting 42,580 risk assessments during the first nine months of the year.

Other regional healthcare facilities have also reported high service volumes. Since the state of Mato Grosso assumed administration of the Hospital Estadual Santa Casa in 2019, the facility has performed 35,817 surgeries and over 670,000 outpatient consultations. Total state investment in the hospital has reached R$ 95 million for maintenance and structural reforms following a R$ 30 million building acquisition. Furthermore, the Espaço de Acolhimento à Mulher at the Hospital Municipal de Cuiabá (HMC) provides 24-hour confidential support for victims of violence, having conducted 3,687 outpatient services and psychosocial visits to offer medical, psychological, and legal guidance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Cuiabá healthcare facilities report significant service volumes

Healthcare facilities in Cuiabá report high service volumes, including 91,000 pediatric procedures at CMI and over 35,000 surgeries at Hospital Estadual Santa Casa since 2019.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-childrens-medical-center-records-over-91000-consultations

### 2026-10-03: Cuiabá reports over 31,500 pediatric dental appointments

Cuiabá recorded over 31,500 dental appointments for children aged 0 to 11 between January and September 2026, focusing on prevention and early treatment through its municipal health network.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-reports-over-31500-pediatric-dental-appointments

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