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Portuguese to English translation
10.06.2011 | 23h16
Millions of doses of vaccine against influenza A expire
The loss came to $ 78.5 million. In late 2009, when the Ministry of Health purchased vaccines, the expiry date was one year
National Journal
A report of the Court of Audit shows an example of public money thrown away. Millions of doses of vaccines became invalid before reaching health facilities.
In July 2010, 6.5 million doses of vaccines against influenza A were unsuccessful. The loss came to $ 78.5 million.
In late 2009, when the Ministry of Health purchased vaccines, the expiry date was one year. But in April 2010, the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency has changed the orientation and stipulated shorter period of six months for vaccines. Thus, the plots became invalid.
According to TCU at the time, the ministry did nothing to change the lot is not adopted measures to receive compensation.
The rapporteur of the process of TCU, Jose Jorge, said that the Ministry of Health has 30 days to make arrangements. "It could have a better control. And now, even according to that decision that we took earlier this month, he will have to maintain the necessary understanding with the company, so that these resources are returned, "he said.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said it will take the action recommended by the court and reported that the National Immunization Program provides always the acquisition of vaccines to 100% of target audience, 10% more as a safety margin for losses and that doses are due within that margin.
According to the Ministry of Health, two deaths due to influenza A were reported this year. The two in Rio Grande do Sul The worst period of the disease is in the winter. Last year, 104 were deaths.
Portuguese to English translation
10.06.2011 | 23h16
Millions of doses of vaccine against influenza A expire
The loss came to $ 78.5 million. In late 2009, when the Ministry of Health purchased vaccines, the expiry date was one year
National Journal
A report of the Court of Audit shows an example of public money thrown away. Millions of doses of vaccines became invalid before reaching health facilities.
In July 2010, 6.5 million doses of vaccines against influenza A were unsuccessful. The loss came to $ 78.5 million.
In late 2009, when the Ministry of Health purchased vaccines, the expiry date was one year. But in April 2010, the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency has changed the orientation and stipulated shorter period of six months for vaccines. Thus, the plots became invalid.
According to TCU at the time, the ministry did nothing to change the lot is not adopted measures to receive compensation.
The rapporteur of the process of TCU, Jose Jorge, said that the Ministry of Health has 30 days to make arrangements. "It could have a better control. And now, even according to that decision that we took earlier this month, he will have to maintain the necessary understanding with the company, so that these resources are returned, "he said.
In a statement, the Health Ministry said it will take the action recommended by the court and reported that the National Immunization Program provides always the acquisition of vaccines to 100% of target audience, 10% more as a safety margin for losses and that doses are due within that margin.
According to the Ministry of Health, two deaths due to influenza A were reported this year. The two in Rio Grande do Sul The worst period of the disease is in the winter. Last year, 104 were deaths.