State delivers equipment to Jean Bitar Hospital and enhances medical assistance

In order to further strengthen the quality and safety of the assistance provided to the population of Pará, the Government of Pará, through the State Department of Public Health (Sespa), transferred new equipment to Jean Bitar Hospital (HJB) in Belém, which is a reference in medium and high complexity assistance through the Unified Health System (SUS). The unit is part of the public health network managed by the National Institute of Social and Human Development (INDSH).

Among the delivered equipment are 17 electric hospital beds, one T2 monitor, two bedside ventilators, one transport ventilator, one ultrasound machine, and 11 air conditioning units. The investments are part of the actions for modernization and expansion of the State's hospital infrastructure.

The executive director of Jean Bitar Hospital, Giovani Merenda, emphasized the importance of the support from the State Government and Sespa for strengthening the unit.

“The arrival of these new equipment represents a significant advancement for the hospital and for everyone who depends on SUS. They enhance our capacity to provide safer, more efficient, and humanized care. We thank the Government of Pará and Sespa for the investment and for the ongoing partnership in improving health assistance,” said Giovani Merenda.

“Governor Helder Barbalho's administration has been working permanently to modernize the hospital network and ensure that public health units are increasingly equipped and prepared to offer humanized and quality care. The delivery of new equipment to Jean Bitar Hospital reinforces the Government's commitment to valuing SUS and providing comprehensive care to the population,” highlighted Ivete Vaz, Secretary of State for Public Health of Pará.

Currently, HJB has 70 beds, including 40 surgical, 20 clinical, and 10 designated for the adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU), serving specialties such as rheumatology, internal medicine, endocrinology, pulmonology, geriatrics, mastology, and general surgery. Between January and August 2025 alone, the hospital recorded 2,195 admissions, establishing itself as a reference in patient safety and quality of care.

The coordinator of the ICU, Thiago Ribeiro, highlighted the importance of the arrival of the new equipment for critical assistance. “Now we have 100% electric beds in the ICU, which facilitates the handling and positioning of patients. We also have a dedicated ultrasound machine for the sector, which speeds up procedures without relying on external equipment. This means more quality, precision, and speed in care,” he explained.

Receiving treatment at the unit, retiree João Alves da Silva, 66, approved of the improvements. “I am undergoing tests and should start treatment soon. The service is excellent. With the new bed, everything is more practical, safe, and comfortable,” he reported.

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Jean Bitar Hospital belongs to the public health network of the government of Pará and is managed by the National Institute of Social and Human Development (INDSH), in partnership with the State Department of Public Health (Sespa).

HJB provides medium and high complexity assistance in outpatient and hospital areas for transgender users, and in medical and surgical clinics for patients with metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases. The unit is located at Rua Cônego Jerônimo Pimentel, No. 543, in the Umarizal neighborhood, in Belém.