The mobile unit of the "Now There's an Expert" program is going to the West Zone.

The mobile unit offers examinations, in addition to consultations with a gynecologist. Photo: Press Release/SMS

– It is very important to have the Ministry of Health acting directly in the provision of specialized services in the municipalities. The Agora Tem Especialistas Program helps to expand the offer of exams and procedures. And this women's health truck allows patients to have access close to home to services that make a difference in the prevention and early diagnosis of diseases – said the municipal health secretary, Daniel Soranz, who this Friday (28) was with the Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, in Alemão to monitor the operation of the truck.

"With this kind of service, we've attended to over a thousand women in these 25 days. They were waiting for mammograms and transvaginal ultrasounds, as well as consultations with gynecologists. Here, we've already performed the mammogram. If there's any abnormality, we've already arranged for a biopsy; that is, if cancer is suspected, the patient undergoes the necessary tests. We started with 35 mobile units across Brazil, in more than 20 states. The initiative has grown, and we will have more equipment like this to care for our population," said Minister Padilha.

– I really liked the service. I'm in the healthcare field, and I know how to recognize qualified and humane care. It was very good, from the reception to the conversation with the doctor. I felt very welcome and comfortable. I didn't expect it to be all this; I thought I would just have a simple transvaginal ultrasound, but I was able to ask my questions and talk to the gynecologist about the hormonal aspect. The service was truly very good.