The NAVIO Project: A Lifeline for Remote Communities in Brazil

Explore how the NAVIO Project, a partnership between Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, the Brazilian Navy, and state health departments, is transforming public health in the Pantanal. By delivering medical, dental, and environmental surveillance services to isolated riverine populations, the project is identifying pathogens, monitoring water quality, and promoting essential healthcare access.

Key highlights:

  • Over 160 procedures completed in a single day, including preventive dental care for children.
  • Integration of human, animal, and environmental health (One Health).
  • Genomic sequencing to uncover hidden pathogens and develop diagnostic tools.
  • Ensuring access to safe drinking water through contamination monitoring.

Learn more about this impactful initiative and its groundbreaking work in underserved regions. 🌿🦠

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