Yellow fever cases on the rise in Brazil

Recent reports from South American health authorities have indicated a surge in yellow fever cases in Brazil, with the city of São Paulo being particularly hard-hit. In response, São Paulo has received a substantial allocation of the vaccine, with two million doses scheduled to arrive by early February, surpassing the initial expectations by 800,000. The virus is also spreading in Minas Gerais, Roraima along the Venezuelan border, and in Tocantins, prompting health authorities to adopt preventive measures in anticipation of the disease peaking next quarter. Medical centres in the most affected areas are on alert until May, ready to detect and treat suspected cases when symptoms appear. The focus of these efforts is particularly intense in rural and remote regions of Brazil, where hospitals have augmented their operational capacity through a network of widespread checks on the territory. In parallel with these measures, health authorities have issued a call for vaccination, while medical facilities are being established in increasing numbers across the state.