Brazilian Air Force assists Amazonians to reach care
The Brazilian Air Force has highlighted the work of its air crews in helping to treat citizens in remote areas of the country.
In the September edition of its video magazine Conexão FAB, the Brazilian Air Force has highlighted the work of its air crews in helping to treat citizens in remote areas of the country. People living in the Amazon rainforest close to the Venezuelan border were able to attend a pop-up treatment centre set up at Maturacá Airport, situated within the Pico da Neblina National Park, some 800 km (500 miles) northwest of Manaus.
A helicopter and seven air crew from Harpia Squadron were on hand to transport people in need to Maturacá to attend the clinic. Pilot First Lt Tiago Vargas emphasised that the locals are Brazilians who needed assistance, and the Squadron members were happy to be able to help.
The work took place in conjunction with Expedicionários da Saúde, an organisation of volunteer doctors providing specialised medicine, including surgical care, to the indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon. In a single week, more than 1,700 consultations and 230 operations took place.
See the full episode below, or skip to the Amazon mission here.