Expedition report · October 2024

29th Expedition Pink October

Name: 29th Expedition: Pink October
Start: 2024-10-05
End: 2024-10-12
Location: Belterra

5 to October 12, 2024 · 8 daysBelterra

Pink October: Women's Health in Belterra

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appointmentsin 8 days of expedition: 1,100
volunteers: 10
hours donated: 472
in donated services: R$ 96k

Value of the services donated on this expedition: hours actually worked × the market rate for the specialty, reported by the volunteer or, failing that, the market average — the methodology of note 11 to the audited financial statements. Amounts in Brazilian reais.

About the expedition

Zoé Pink October 2024

29th Expedition: Pink October in Belterra took place from October 5 to 12, 2024. During the expedition, 90 gynecological consultations, 668 rapid tests, 97 IUD insertions, 114 ultrasounds, and 104 Pap smears were performed. Additionally, 27 professionals were trained.

The Tapajós region has one of the highest maternal mortality rates and family size in Brazil.

Appointments

What was done, by category

1,100in total

Exams
Ultrasounds
Other procedures
Clinical consultations
People trained

Exams

70%

772

Rapid tests668
Pap smears104

Ultrasounds

10%

114

Other procedures

8.8%

IUD placements97

Clinical consultations

8.2%

Gynecology90

People trained

2.5%

Professionals trained27

Highlights

What marked this expedition

27 nurses and health agents trained

During a full day of hands-on learning at the Amazon Science Museum (MuCA), we trained healthcare professionals focusing on improving women's health care in Belterra. The course was divided into four modules: STIs, short- and long-term contraceptive methods, and cervical cancer prevention.

Engagement of riverine women

On the last day of the expedition, the team visited the riverine communities of São Jorge and Piquiatuba, focusing on health awareness and education, especially for the female population. Activities included discussion circles on contraceptive methods, prevention of cervical cancer, and the importance of regular exams.

97 IUDs and 104 Pap smears

There were 90 gynecological consultations, 104 Pap smears, 97 IUD insertions, 668 rapid tests (beta HCG, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis), and 114 ultrasounds, aiming to reduce pregnancy-related deaths and support family planning.