The initiative aims to assist with the demands of the Unified Health System (SUS) in regions affected by recent floods.
In this way, it seeks to offer immediate, medium and long-term support to number in the philippines the population in need of medical care.
With a robust operational strategy, SAS Brasil is mobilizing resources to assist residents of the municipalities most affected by the floods.
The organization is therefore offering tele-consultations for mental health and screening, providing supplies such as blankets and other basic necessities, and supporting SUS units in the affected areas.
Planned actions include care for health problems resulting from flooding, such as dermatological diseases caused by contact with contaminated water.
Digisac and the Rio Grande do Sul Mission
Digisac, a multichannel service platform developed by Ikatec, has been used strategically and assertively during the mission.
Eloisa Leite, Impact Manager at SAS Brazil, highlights the long-standing partnership between the organization and Digisac, which began during the pandemic. She explained that, over the past few years, this collaboration has been essential for the daily operation of the social organization's services.
“When we saw the need to act in response to the disaster in Rio Grande do Sul, we already knew that the platform would be a great ally in reaching the population,” said Eloisa.
Since then, SAS Brazil has used Digisac to receive contacts, perform screenings, register patients, schedule appointments and offer support. This ensures that it reaches those who need it most.
Service in Porto Alegre and Canoas
Currently, the population of Porto Alegre and Canoas is already being registered to receive telemedicine services in mental health and screening.
Canoas, one of the most severely impacted regions, has 15 of its 27 Basic Health Units (UBS) submerged and others inaccessible.
To address this critical situation, the SAS Brazil Mobile Health Unit is providing care directly at shelters. The truck, which has been adapted to house doctors' offices, is also assisting SUS units.