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In August 2020, the Ministry of Health canceled an international purchase of drugs for the so-called intubation kit.says a letter from the National Health Council (CNS).
Currently, with the worsening of the pandemic, the reserves of these drugs are coming to an end, and the government began to request inventories from laboratories as a way to supply demand.
CNS recommendation 54, of August 20 of last year, refers to the cancellation and mentions that the reason was not explained by the Ministry of Health: “Considering that on August 12, 2020, the Uruguay II operation, carried out by the Ministry of Health for the purchase of drugs from the intubation kit, it was canceled, without clarifying the reasons ”.
Excerpt from the recommendation of the Ministry of Health – Photo: Reproduction
Uruguay II is the name of the equipment purchase operation. Uruguay I bought “54,867 units of drugs used to help intubation of patients in the ICU who are in serious or very serious condition due to Covid-19,” according to information on the website of the Ministry of Health.
The CNS is a collegiate body linked to the Ministry of Health, which monitors, monitors and inspects public health policies.
In the same document, the city council pointed out a scenario of a shortage of drugs in the intubation kit – just the current scenario.
Considering that the shortage of these drugs puts at risk the entire structure planned for health care during the new coronavirus pandemic, because even with available beds, without these drugs, it is not possible to perform the procedure, which can lead to the entire system of health to collapse, “says another excerpt from the document.
The letter concludes by asking the Ministry of Health, among other agencies, to speed up the purchase of drugs.
The Ministry of Health was contacted by the G1 and it was not revealed until the last update of this report.
This Friday (19), the National Association of Private Hospitals (Anahp) published an “open letter” in which it requests the Ministry of Health to take urgent measures due to the risk of lack of medication for the intubation of patients with Covid-19 in the Intensive Care Units (ICU) of Brazil.
Anahp said it conducted a survey on March 18 with its associates and found that it verified a “clear shortage of essential drugs.” The organization listed six drugs used in the intubation procedure, and three of them have an average stock of just four days.
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“We understand the government’s concern to guarantee the necessary supplies for patient care in the Unified Health System (SUS), but the situation in the private sector is also quite worrying and will surely reach its peak in the coming days.” – Anahp
The organization points to disorganization in the procurement of medicines.
“In the past two days, there have been several requisitions, disrupting the supply chain and depriving hospitals of the necessary resources already contracted to meet the growing demand for Covid-19 patients,” the organization wrote.
An example of this request for stock of medicines by the federal government is made to the Cristália laboratory, which has units in the regions of Campinas (SP) and Piracicaba (SP). This Friday, the company received an administrative request from the Ministry of Health to deliver drugs used in the ICU for intubation.
Cristália reiterates her commitment to make all possible efforts in the production and supply not only of the drugs used in the treatment of Covid-19, but also of essential drugs to patients with other diseases, such as cancer and HIV / AIDS “, says a note to the mention that he still maintains a commitment to clients, the medical community and the country.
On Wednesday (17), the The Ministry of Health reported that it made an administrative requisition of 665.5 thousand drugs for intubation within 15 days. According to the folder, the requisition does not include the stock previously contracted by the states and municipalities with the manufacturers.
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The National Health Surveillance Agency, an agency linked to the Health Ministry, said it is looking for new providers. In addition, he pledged to disclose “emergency regulatory measures to address the shortage of drugs for intubation and ventilatory support for critically ill patients.”
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