Ministry of Health says it has not proposed confiscation or requirement of vaccines purchased by the states | Coronavirus

• Pazuello said the federal government will order all vaccines against Covid-19, says Caiado
• Possible ‘seizure’ of vaccine via Provisional Measure has no legal forecast and must reach the Supreme Court, expert analyzes

The positioning of the portfolio was announced after Governor Ronaldo Caiado (DEM) published on his social networks that the Ministry of Health should issue a Provisional Measure (MP) to “address the centralization and equitable distribution of vaccines.” in addition to requesting everyone vaccines for the coronavirus.

The announcement was made after a meeting between Goiano and Minister Eduardo Pazuello, during the inauguration of a maternity hospital in Goiânia.

OR G1 He discovered that the federal government is already working on a Provisional Measure related to vaccines, with the release of funds for the purchase of immunizers. The text is expected to be published soon.

In positioning, the Ministry of Health did not deal with MP. According to the notice of the folder, the note released this afternoon specifically deals with the position regarding the National Immunization Plan and reiterates that it has been expressed about the confiscation or requirement of vaccines purchased by the states.

Reaction of the governor of São Paulo

After Caiado’s publication, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria (PSDB), criticized him by the journalist Natuza Nery: “Bolsonaro’s madness was adopted by Caiado. Sad is the country that has public men who think like that. Deny the pandemic, fomenting discord and abandoning its people ”.

“Brazilians wait for the vaccine doses, but the Union shows a dose of madness by proposing a parliamentarian that foresees the confiscation of vaccines. This proposal is an attack on federalism. We will take care of saving lives and not political interests,” he added Doria in a send.

Ministry position

“All national vaccination campaigns are carried out through the National Immunization Program (PNI), coordinated by the Ministry of Health. The actions are supported by state and municipal health departments and, thus, it is possible to ensure that the vaccines reach to all states / municipalities and that the work can be done efficiently.

The PNI has already demonstrated its excellence throughout 47 years of successful campaigns, which is why it is the one that will also guide the vaccination campaign against Covid-19. The immunization situation of Brazilians will be monitored through the Connect SUS application, which will have the functionality of a virtual vaccination card, which will be essential to know how many doses were applied and which immunizer and, consequently, to guarantee the health of citizens and success. of the national campaign.

We reiterate that, at no time, the Ministry of Health spoke about the seizure or demand of vaccines purchased by the states ”.

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