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The mobilization against Aedes aegypti in Acre gained strength with joint action between schools, health professionals and municipal councils. The integration of these actors has been the distinguishing feature of the Todos Contra o Aedes aegypti project, which combines education, prevention and social participation to combat arboviruses and expand the reach of actions in the territories.
From the beginning, the proposal focused on articulation between sectors as a central axis to transform information into attitudes in the daily lives of communities/Photo: Ascom
Developed by the Sapien Institute, with funding from the Ministry of Health and support from the State Department of Health of Acre (Sesacre), the Department of Education and Culture (SEE) and the Government of Acre, the project was implemented in public schools in ten municipalities in Acre. From the beginning, the proposal focused on articulation between sectors as a central axis for transforming information into attitudes in the daily lives of communities.
In schools, teachers incorporated the topic of mosquito prevention into the school curriculum, in line with the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). The pedagogical activities were reinforced with guidance from the health sector, ensuring that students received correct information about identifying breeding sites, disease symptoms and simple precautions that make a difference.
Videos and informative content can also be followed on Instagram @todoscontraoaedesaegypti/Photo: Ascom
The partnership with municipal health teams brought education closer to local surveillance and prevention strategies. The exchange of knowledge and experiences made it possible to adapt actions to the reality of each territory, valuing regional knowledge and strengthening the work already carried out by municipal networks.
The municipal health councils also played an essential role, especially in the Cultural Competition phase of the project. Advisors participated in the evaluation committees of the registered productions, ensuring a participatory process aligned with public health policies. This presence reinforced social control and expanded the collective commitment to promoting health and citizenship.
The synergy between school, health and municipal councils expanded the impact of the project, transforming students into information multipliers and strengthening the link between public institutions and the community. The result is a more solid prevention network, supported by education, social participation and shared responsibility.
The competition stages and other actions are available on the portal www.todoscontraoaedesaegypti.com.br, which brings together educational materials, regulations and updates. Videos and informative content can also be followed on Instagram @todoscontraoaedesaegypti.
The project invites the entire population to participate and share prevention messages. The fight against Aedes begins in every home, and transformation begins with education.
