Promotion of Oral Health of Indigenous Peoples of the DSEI Alto Rio Purus, a Health of Acre project, is awarded at a congress in Porto Alegre Personal archive An experience developed in Acre to promote oral health among indigenous peoples of the Special Indigenous Health District (DSEI) Alto Rio Purus received one of the outstanding awards at the National Congress of the National Council of Municipal Health Secretariats (Conasems), considered the largest public health congress in the world. The recognition was granted to the work "Promotion of Oral Health of Indigenous Peoples of the DSEI Alto Rio Purus", presented during the event held this week, in Porto Alegre (RS), which brings together thousands of managers, professionals, researchers and representatives of health institutions from across the country to share successful experiences developed in the Unified Health System (SUS). ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp The initiative was developed by dental surgeon Tahine Viana, member of the Multidisciplinary Indigenous Health Team (EMSI) at the Manoel Urbano Base Pole, in the interior of Acre, responsible for providing care to the Kulina/Madjá indigenous people. The project highlights oral health promotion strategies built in a culturally sensitive way, respecting the customs, traditional knowledge and way of life of the indigenous communities served. See the works that received awards at Conasems for their work in Acre READ ALSO: After lack of air transport, MPF goes to court to avoid collapse of indigenous health in Acre Indigenous baby with bronchiolitis is rescued by helicopter in a village in the interior of Acre Action offering Implanon to indigenous women in Rio Branco; method prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years The actions involve prevention, health education and strengthening comprehensive care, seeking to expand access to information and improve the population's quality of life. For the professional, the recognition reinforces the importance of developing research focused on the specificities of indigenous health and reconciling innovation with respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples. "This work represents the importance of developing research focused on the reality of indigenous health, always respecting the culture, traditional knowledge and particularities of each people. I believe that technology, when used in an ethical and responsible manner, can be a great ally in promoting health and expanding access to information", she stated. Dental surgeon Tahine Viana, responsible for providing care to the Kulina/Madjá indigenous people, was one of the winners at the congress in Porto Alegre Personal archive Exchange of experiences In addition to recognizing the Acre experience, the award highlighted the work carried out by indigenous health teams who work in regions that are difficult to access, facing logistical challenges to guarantee service to the communities. The dentist also highlighted the opportunity to present the reality experienced by teams working in indigenous territories during the congress. "Participating in this congress was a very enriching experience, due to the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from professionals from different regions of the country and show a little of our reality experienced in our territory. I hope that this work encourages new initiatives and further strengthens health promotion actions aimed at indigenous communities", he added. VIDEOS: g1