Brazil - Apply for National Vitamin A Supplementation Program Card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Suplementacao de Vitamina A)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for National Vitamin A Supplementation Program Card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Suplementação de Vitamina A), the applicanthas 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. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
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 eligible, you will be provided with the National Vitamin A Supplementation Card, along with information about how and when to use it.
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
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence (a utility bill or any official document that shows your address).
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• CPF (Cadastro de PessoasFísicas)
• Child's Vaccination Card
• Health care card
• 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

To be eligible for the PNSVA, a child must:

• Be aged 6-59 months
• Live in an area where vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem
• Not have any contraindications to vitamin A supplementation

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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.

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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 National Vitamin A Supplementation Program Card (PNSVA) in Brazil is a document that allows children aged 6-59 months to receive high-dose vitamin A supplements at regular intervals. The card is issued by local health clinics and contains the child's name, date of birth, and the date of their last dose.

Information which might help

• The PNSVA card is an important tool for preventing and controlling vitamin A deficiency in Brazil. Vitamin A deficiency is a serious public health problem in the country, and it can lead to blindness, infections, and even death.
• The PNSVA card helps to ensure that children who are at risk of vitamin A deficiency receive the supplements they need to stay healthy.

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 contraindications to vitamin A supplementation include:

• Hypervitaminosis A
• Liver disease
• Hyperlipidemia
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Acute respiratory infection
• Measles
• Severe malnutrition