Brazil - Apply for National Program card for the Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer among Workers Exposed to the Sun

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for The National Program card for the Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer among Workers Exposed to the Sun in Brazil (Programa Nacional de Prevenção e Controle do Câncer de Pele em Trabalhadores Expostos ao Sol), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. Based on the evaluation, a healthcare professional will develop a treatment plan that may include vision-related treatments, medications, or assistive devices.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
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. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If your application is approved, you will receive your National Program card for the Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer.
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
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of income.
• Employee document
• 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 program is open to all workers who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Are employed in a job that exposes them to the sun for at least 30 minutes per day
• Are at least 18 years old;
• Have a valid Brazilian identification card (CPF)
• Are not covered by another sun protection program.

Fees

• The fee for health care program card is free of cost.

Validity

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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
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Health details
• Income details
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Program card for the Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer among Workers Exposed to the Sun in Brazil (Programa Nacional de Prevenção e Controle do Câncer de Pele em Trabalhadores Expostos ao Sol) is a government program that provides free sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection products to workers who are exposed to the sun on a regular basis.

Information which might help

Here are some other preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of skin cancer among workers exposed to the sun:

• Schedule outdoor tasks during the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late afternoon.
• Take breaks in the shade throughout the day.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a hat with a wide brim.
• Use sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
• Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours, or more often if sweating or swimming.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The National Program card for the Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer among Workers Exposed to the Sun is an important initiative that helps to protect Brazilian workers from the harmful effects of sun exposure.
• The program has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of skin cancer among workers.