Indigenous leader treats pneumonia at Hospital Dois Pinheiros and presents favorable clinical evolution, with no fever in the last 24 hours
The 94-year-old chief remains hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of Sinop, Mato Grosso. The indigenous leader was hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia on (May 14, 2026). According to a medical bulletin released by the health unit this Monday (May 18), the patient has a favorable clinical evolution.
The hospital reported that Raoni’s clinical condition is stable and that there have been no complications in the last 24 hours. The chief does not have a fever.
Admission to the ICU was adopted as a preventive measure. The medical team considered continuous monitoring of the patient necessary, taking into account his advanced age and multiple pre-existing comorbidities. The indigenous leader has (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), (uses a pacemaker) and heart failure.
In , chief Raoni had already been admitted to the same municipality for treatment of a hernia.
ABOUT CACIQUE RAONI
Born in 1932, Raoni Metuktire is a leader of the Kayapó people and gained worldwide recognition for his firm work in defending and preserving the people. His trajectory was the subject of the documentary Raoni, directed by Belgian Jean-Pierre Dutilleux, and nominated for an Oscar in 1978.
The indigenous leader received the National Order of the Legion of Honor from the President of France in March 2024, the country’s highest honor granted to foreigners.
Here is the full note from Hospital Dois Pinheiros:
“Dois Pinheiros Hospital, in Sinop, northern region of the State of Mato Grosso, informs that chief Raoni Metuktire remains admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and is presenting a favorable clinical evolution.
In the last 24 hours, the patient showed progressive improvement in his general condition, being afebrile and better accepting the diet. It remains under continuous monitoring and monitoring by the multidisciplinary team.
The clinical condition remains stable, with no complications during the period.
New updates will be published in daily medical bulletins, at 10 am, or whenever there is a relevant change in the clinical picture.“
