Odilon Behrens Hospital in Belo Horizonte opened five more pediatric beds on Wednesday (22/4) to treat children with respiratory diseases. The hospital now has ten beds in the Seasonal Support Pediatric Ward and may reach 20 according to demand.
The increase in pediatric beds comes in response to a significant rise in hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, with the hospital recording approximately 53% growth in pediatric care between January and March. As part of response measures, Belo Horizonte declared a state of emergency on April 10, allowing expanded resources and professional hiring.
The hospital opened five new pediatric beds, totaling ten beds
Pediatric admissions for respiratory diseases increased 53% between January and March 2026, from 175 to 268 cases
In April, 193 admissions were registered so far
The expansion may reach 20 beds according to demand
The municipality declared a state of emergency on April 10
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The state of emergency allows expanding access to federal and state government resources, hiring professionals, extending hours and streamlining purchases
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