Brazil - Apply for Dengue Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartao do Programa de Prevencao e Controle da Dengue)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Dengue Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Prevenção e Controle da Dengue), the applicant has to approach the Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for this program card.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If your application is approved, you may receive the Dengue Prevention and Control Program Card, which might grant you access to services, resources, and preventive measures related to Dengue fever.
12. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of residence in an area with high dengue transmission risk
• Proof of age or pregnancy, if applicable
• Proof of chronic health condition, if applicable
• Proof of occupation, if applicable
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

The card is eligible for people who live in areas with high dengue transmission risk, including:

• Children under the age of 5
• Pregnant women
• People with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease
• People who work in occupations that put them at high risk of mosquito bites, such as sanitation workers or construction workers

Fees

• There is no fee for this program card.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Parents occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The Dengue Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartão do Programa de Prevenção e Controle da Dengue) in Brazil is a government-issued card that provides access to free dengue prevention and control services.

Information which might help

The card allows you to access the following free dengue prevention and control services:

• Insecticide spraying
• Mosquito control education
• Dengue testing and treatment
• Mosquito bite prevention kits

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The Dengue Prevention and Control Program Card is an important tool for preventing dengue in Brazil. If you live in an area with high dengue transmission risk, I encourage you to apply for the card today.