Cofen and the Ministry of Health work to expand the scope of nursing action in controlling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis and other STIs

Federal Council is part of the Ministry’s Working Group aimed at discussing strategies that enhance Nursing’s work in eliminating these diseases and infections, ensuring greater autonomy and strengthening legislation that regulates professional practice

Nursing plays an essential and multifaceted role in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as well as tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), working to prevent, diagnose, treat and eliminate these diseases. Aware of this protagonism, the Federal Nursing Council (Cofen) is part of the Ministry of Health’s Working Group (GT) aimed at expanding the category’s scope of action in the area.

This Wednesday (28/2), federal councilors Tatiana Melo and Vencelau Pantoja, representatives of Cofen in the Working Group formed by the municipality in partnership with the Department of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, participated in another meeting. and Sexually Transmitted Infections of the Ministry of Health (GT/DATHI/COFEN).

Among the points discussed at the meetings, the group has discussed strategies to enhance Nursing’s role in eliminating these diseases and communicable infections, as well as to prepare technical notes, good practice documents and carry out training courses. “Nursing is a protagonist in combating diseases that are under the responsibility of this department. The partnership with the Ministry of Health strengthens this leadership and facilitates the construction of health policies, with our profession as its flagship”, points out Vencelau Pantoja.

“The Ministry of Health’s rapprochement with the Federal Nursing Council is very important because it facilitates the regulation of the category’s work in accordance with the practical needs of public health in Brazil and our population”, highlights Tatiana Melo.

For Elton Almeida, technical consultant at DATHI, it is essential to create bridges for discussing the topic. “The role of professional nurses is of paramount importance in various areas of assistance and in the management of the Unified Health System (SUS), highlighting their significant role in combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis and other STIs” , highlights.

“It is crucial to promote spaces for dialogue on these issues involving different actors, including the three spheres of government, Cofen and the Regional Nursing Councils. This will strengthen the legislation that regulates professional practice, allowing the request of complementary exams and the prescription of medications through protocols, facilitating the work process and the preparation of care plans”, he concludes.

Nursing in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis and other STIs – As essential members of the healthcare team, nurses play a crucial role in all stages of combating Sexually Transmitted Infections. On the front line of prevention, the category’s commitment and expertise is essential to face public health challenges and promote a healthier and more informed society. In addition to frontline work, nurses contribute significantly to research, the development of health policies and the defense of the rights of people affected by these diseases and infections.

Seeking to make the topic visible, Cofen’s Revista Enfermagem em Foco will launch a special edition with studies and research focused on the topic of chronic diseases and sexually transmitted infections, in partnership with DATHI. The material should be published in September this year, during the 26th Brazilian Congress of Nursing Councils (CBCENF).

Source: Ascom – Cofen

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