# Public health service initiatives in João Pessoa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-service-initiatives-in-joo-pessoa > Updated: 2026-08-25T14:09:42.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Public health initiatives in João Pessoa have expanded to address specific community needs. The João Pessoa Municipal Health Secretariat, in collaboration with the Federal University of Paraíba, launched a project to train health professionals in mental health support for workers across 64 municipalities. This program, scheduled to continue through February 2027, focuses on clinical assistance and preventive surveillance. Simultaneously, the city has resumed scheduling medical specialty appointments specifically for the LGBTQIA+ population. These services, which include gynecology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and dentistry, are facilitated through partnerships with local institutions such as Famene and Unipê to ensure healthcare access for marginalized groups. Recent reports indicate that the Worker's Health Reference Center (Cerest) is actively implementing the mental health training project in partnership with the Federal University of Paraíba. However, health authorities in João Pessoa have also noted temporary internet instability affecting the SUS Card sector due to power supply issues. During this period, users are advised to utilize the ‘João Pessoa na Palma da Mão’ mobile application for services such as registrations and scheduling while technical teams work to normalize operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: João Pessoa resumes medical specialty appointments for LGBTQIA+ community João Pessoa has resumed scheduling medical specialty appointments, including gynecology and dentistry, specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community through local government and university partnerships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-pessoa-resumes-medical-specialty-appointments-for-lgbtqia-community ### 2026-08-25: Brazil health updates: Autism center in Manaus and worker health projects in Paraíba Public health initiatives in Brazil include the launch of an autism reference center in Manaus, a mental health training project for workers in Paraíba, and service disruptions for SUS cards in João Pessoa. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-pessoa-health-services-face-carto-sus-instability --- Cite as: Public health service initiatives in João Pessoa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-service-initiatives-in-joo-pessoa