MPF takes legal action after finding indigenous people sleeping on the floor in health support homes in RO

The investigations began after complaints about the conditions of the units. During inspections, the MPF found overcrowding, lack of beds, precarious structure and insufficient number of health professionals. In some cases, patients and companions had to sleep on mattresses spread across the floor. Among the main problems highlighted are exposed electrical wiring, infiltrations, bathrooms without showers or locks, broken sinks and torn mattresses, considered unfit for use and at risk of causing infections. In Cacoal, the situation led to protests by indigenous people, who even occupied buildings belonging to the Secretariat of Indigenous Health (Sesai) and temporarily blocked BR-364. The leaders also reported leaks from open pits and the presence of insects and other disease carriers in the unit. According to data from Dsei Vilhena cited by the MPF, Casai de Cacoal has only 38 beds to serve more than 4,300 indigenous people. The agency acknowledged the problems in the structure, but reported that a new unit should only be built in 2027. READ ALSO: Camera captures moment in which cat opens doorknob and enters room alone Mega-Sena, 3036: bet made in RO is one number away from the millionaire prize In Ji-Paraná, the Dsei Porto Velho recognized, during a meeting with the State Superintendency of the Indigenous (SI), that the structure is "completely outdated." The building, designed to serve around 800 people, currently receives approximately 3,000 indigenous people. In the action, attorney Caroline Helpa highlights that couples must offer service that respects the cultural characteristics of indigenous peoples. According to her, in addition to the disease, many patients face the suffering of being away from their communities, family, language and the environment where they live. The MPF also argues that the vulnerability caused by the disease cannot be worsened by overcrowding, lack of hygiene and inadequate infrastructure. According to the prosecutor, it is essential that Casais fulfill their role of offering adequate reception to indigenous patients. What the MPF asks For Casai de Cacoal, the MPF asks the Court to determine, within 15 days: the replacement of all damaged mattresses; emergency repairs to electrical and hydraulic networks. At the end of the process, the agency also requests the complete renovation of the unit and the payment of R$500,000 for collective moral damages, an amount that should be allocated to health projects for indigenous communities. In the case of Casai de Ji-Paraná, the MPF asks the Union to present and initiate, within 15 days, a repair plan for the unit or provide, within 30 days, a temporary property that meets the standards of the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). The agency also requests the emergency hiring of doctors, nurses, nursing technicians and other professionals in sufficient numbers to meet demand. In addition, the MPF requests a daily fine of R$10,000 in case of non-compliance with the decision and the payment of R$500,000 for collective moral damages. What the Ministry of Health and the Union say In a statement, the Ministry of Health says that it is promoting measures to improve infrastructure, reception and assistance to users of the Indigenous Health Support Houses (Casais) of Cacoal and Ji-Paraná (RO). It also informs that Casai de Ji-Paraná received renovations to the physical structure, hydraulics and air conditioning system, replacement of beds, mattresses and linens, in addition to the reorganization of the nursing station and reinforcement of sanitary control. And the unit is in the process of moving to a new property, more suited to local needs. The Ministry says that Casai de Cacoal is undergoing building maintenance, acquisition of furniture and supplies, reorganization of spaces, recomposition of health teams and that the construction of a new headquarters in the municipality is planned. The Union reported that it has not yet been officially communicated about these public civil actions. He also said that, when he receives the notification, he will talk to the federal agencies responsible for the public policies involved to gather the necessary information and verify which measures have already been adopted or are in progress. After that, you will present your statement to the Court within the set deadline. MPF takes legal action after finding indigenous people sleeping on the floor in health support homes in RO Disclosure/MPF