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This month in São Paulo, a fire at the InCor heart institute, originating in a generator, forced patient transfers and also affected the nearby Cancer Institute, requiring further relocations. Concurrently, the city was impacted by heavy storms that left 81,000 people without power, caused widespread flooding, and knocked down trees. Data indicates a 47% increase in floods in the city, a trend officials have struggled to address. Following the rains, the city has officially ended its flood alert status for all regions, though the severe flooding highlighted major deficiencies in urban infrastructure and planning, sparking broader discussions on preparedness for extreme weather.
Separately, the city government of São Paulo has suspended its provision of cannabidiol medication to patients. This action followed the interdiction of a purchased batch of CBD by Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa. The suspension has left patients who rely on this government-supplied medication without access, underscoring ongoing regulatory challenges surrounding medical cannabis in the country.
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A fire broke out in the basement of the InCor (Heart Institute) building in São Paulo, forcing the transfer of patients. The fire reportedly started in a generator, and smoke from the incident also led to the relocation of patients at the nearby Instituto do Câncer (Cancer Institute). Separately, heavy rains caused widespread problems in the city, leaving 81,000 people without power, causing flooding, and knocking down trees. The flooding has reportedly increased by 47% in São Paulo.
The São Paulo city government has stopped providing cannabidiol (CBD) to patients. This happened after Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa, interdicted or seized a batch of the product that the city had purchased. An unrelated headline mentions an artist bringing a 'social ecology' exhibition to São Paulo, but the main story is about the suspension of this medical treatment.
The city government of São Paulo has ended its state of alert for flooding in all regions. This comes after recent heavy rains caused significant flooding, which a separate report says highlights major deficiencies in the city's urban infrastructure.
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