Eduardo Paes begins fourth term in Rio with focus on safety and promise of generic Ozempic

officially assumed his fourth term as mayor of this Wednesday (1). During the inauguration ceremony, he presented a series of initiatives, including the proposal for a municipal armed force and the implementation of studies to make generic medicines available to treat obesity. The mayor emphasized the formation of a working group that will be responsible for creating the Municipal Security Force. This new force will aim to work in collaboration with the police, prioritizing community safety and surveillance in places with a large flow of people. Furthermore, Paes announced the restructuring of the Municipal Guard, seeking to modernize its operations.

In the edition of the Official Gazette, 46 decrees were published covering various areas, such as security, health and public management. In the health sector, an action plan aimed at treating the Autism Spectrum was revealed, as well as the proposal for studies for the distribution of semaglutide, a medicine that helps combat obesity. Another significant change announced by Paes was the increase in the number of municipal secretariats, from 30 to 34.

Published by Sarah Paula

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