# Public health alerts in Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-alerts-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-28T18:41:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Local authorities in Brazil have issued health warnings regarding different disease risks in various municipalities.

In Votuporanga and Barueri, officials issued alerts for visceral leishmaniasis, a disease transmitted by infected sandflies to humans and dogs. In Votuporanga, the Health Secretariat requested resident cooperation with surveillance and canine blood testing. In Barueri, the Department of Zoonosis Control reported positive cases in multiple neighborhoods and advised citizens to verify the sanitary history of dogs before adoption.

In Piracicaba, health officials issued warnings for leptospirosis following the overflow of the Piracicaba River. The Zoonosis Control Center conducted outreach in the Rua do Porto region, advising residents to use protective gear like waterproof boots and gloves when contact with floodwaters is unavoidable to prevent bacterial transmission.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Piracicaba health officials issue leptospirosis warnings after river flooding

Health officials in Piracicaba, Brazil, are conducting door-to-door outreach to prevent leptospirosis following the overflow of the Piracicaba River.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piracicaba-health-officials-issue-leptospirosis-warnings-after-river-flooding

### 2026-10-26: Brazilian municipalities issue alerts for visceral leishmaniasis

Municipalities in Brazil, including Barueri and Votuporanga, are alerting the public to the risks of visceral leishmaniasis and calling for increased veterinary surveillance and responsible pet ownership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-issue-alerts-for-visceral-leishmaniasis

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