The approved text stipulates the measures to be developed in the month of yellow July, a month defined by law as the fight against the disease
The month of Yellow July will consist of a range of activities and mobilization aimed at combating viral hepatitis, with a focus on awareness, prevention, assistance, protection and promotion of human rights. This is what guarantees Law 14.613/23Published on Tuesday (4 July) in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
as a result of Bill 3765/20change the rule Law 13.802/19Set up by Yellow July, a month defined as the fight against viral hepatitis. The motion, written by authorized MP and current Minister for Institutional Relations Alexandre Padilla (SP), has been approved. At the end of last year by the Chamber And in June by the Senate.
The text adds a commitment to carry out actions that include lectures, educational activities, information campaigns, holding events, and lighting public buildings with yellow lights in the month of July.
The activities and mobilization of public administration, organized civil society and international organizations should be developed and mobilized in accordance with the principles of the Unified Health System (SUS) in an integrated manner.
Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is an infectious disease that affects the liver, causes mild, moderate or severe changes, and is classified as A, B, C, D and E. According to the data of the National Health Organization (WHO), more than 1, 4 million. Worldwide, there are annual deaths from complications from these diseases.
The most common viral hepatitis cause in the country is A, B, and C viruses. In 2018, 42,383 cases of viral hepatitis were recorded in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Health.
with information from Chamber agency
