Direito Fundamental à Sáude: microcefalia e políticas sanitárias para combate do Zika Virus

Abstract

The present article portrays the Fundamental Right to Health and Basic Sanitation Policies as propelling mechanisms for human development. Based on the analysis of the National Combat Plan to Combat Zika Virus (ZIKV), we sought to address microcephaly as a global health emergency. To date, more than 48 countries have reported Zika virus transmission: North America; Central America; The Caribbean, and especially South America, with the highest incidence. This is why it requires the mobilization of public authorities and society through awareness-raising, investment in technology, research and basic infrastructure to eliminate the Aedes Aegypti vector in Brazilian territory.