Message for students of Bahiana in care activities

Dear students,

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, BAHIANA has advocated that students in healthcare activities with direct contact with patients should be vaccinated immediately. This is in line with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Government of the State of Bahia, which included healthcare students in the priority group. Furthermore, considering that these students are working side by side with other healthcare professionals to care for our population, we believe that immediate vaccination of this group is necessary and consistent with the National Immunization Program (PNI), not only as a way of promoting the individual protection of each student, but also as a fundamental strategy in combating the pandemic. 

However, it is important to understand that BAHIANA does not have control over the vaccination program and that this responsibility lies with the Municipal Health Department (SMS). We need to recognize that the city of Salvador and the SMS have made a huge effort to follow the PNI, especially in the current context of vaccine shortages. We are partners with the SMS and are willing to cooperate with whatever is necessary. In fact, since February 4, 2021, our campus Brotas turned into a major vaccination point. 

Finally, dear students, we ask for a little patience, as we believe that very soon we will all be vaccinated. It is our commitment to continue demanding that you be vaccinated as soon as possible. We hope that you know and believe that BAHIANA is with you, fighting for Public Health and the SUS.  

Salvador, February 5, 2021.
The Board of Directors