Brazil - Apply for National Malaria Prevention and Control Program Card (Cartao do Programa Nacional de Prevencao e Controle da Malaria)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for National Malaria Prevention and Control Program card (Cartão do Programa Nacional de Prevenção e Controle da Malária), the applicanthas to approach the Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link or local clinic.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. If you suspect you have malaria or need preventive measures, visit the health clinic and consult with a healthcare professional. They will conduct the necessary tests for diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment or prevention measures.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. If you are diagnosed with malaria, the healthcare provider will guide you through the treatment process, which may involve taking antimalarial medication and periodic follow-up appointments.
12. If you are in a malaria-endemic area or at risk of exposure to malaria, the healthcare provider may provide preventive measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets or antimalarial medication for prophylaxis.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Proof of residence (a utility bill or any official document that shows your address).
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• CPF (Cadastro de PessoasFísicas)
• Healthcare Card (Cartão SUS)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying for the National Malaria Prevention and Control Program (NMCP) card in India are as follows:

• The applicant must be a resident of an area where malaria is endemic.
• The applicant must be over the age of 5 years.
• The applicant must not have any known allergies to anti-malarial drugs.
• The applicant must be willing to participate in regular follow-up visits with a healthcare provider.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Parents occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• The National Malaria Prevention and Control Program (NMPCP) card is a document that is issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Health to people who are at risk of malaria. The card provides access to free or low-cost malaria prevention and treatment services.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having an NMPCP card:

• You can receive free or low-cost malaria prevention and treatment services.
• You can get information about malaria prevention and treatment.
• You can be monitored for malaria.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The NMPCP card can be used to access a variety of malaria prevention and treatment services, including:

• Free or low-cost malaria medication
• Free or low-cost mosquito nets
• Free or low-cost information about malaria prevention and treatment
• Free or low-cost monitoring for malaria