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Private sector jumps into action to fight health system collapse

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Facing a sharp escalation of deaths by Covid-19, the Brazilian private sector started to mobilize to try and contain the collapse of the health system, which was hit hard by the slow pace of vaccination and lack of supplies, oxygen and ICU beds.

A survey by the National Front of Mayors (FNP) shows that 81 municipalities forecast shortage of oxygen to treat patients infected with the coronavirus. While there are cities that already experience lack of oxygen, others predict total scarcity within periods of up to two weeks. All of them report difficulties in the purchase of oxygen, either because of the lack of product or due to the sharp increase in prices.

The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (Abiquim) says that the management of the production and supply of oxygen supply must be centralized by the federal government. According to White Martins, the oxygen consumption among the company's clients in the country grew 56% in the first two weeks of March compared to the first half of December. The increase in demand led the company to implement a contingency plan to strengthen its operations and distribution logistics across the country.

The critical situation has motivated companies like Ambev, Copagaz, Heineken and Tupy, among others, to jump into action. Ambev decided to convert part of its Colorado brewery, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, to provide the oxygen needed by up to 166 people a day. According to the company, the production will be destined to establishments of the Brazilian health system that are in a critical situation.

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