Write a letter for the Indians of the Javari Valley

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The Indians of the Javari Valley in the Brazilian Amazon have warned that rates of malaria and hepatitis in their communities are spiralling out of control, and that uncontacted tribes in the area are in grave danger.

The Indians say that the Brazilian authorities responsible for indigenous health care have taken insufficient action to combat the crisis. Indian leaders have been speaking out about the situation for fifteen years, but the crisis has worsened in the last five.

How you can help

Please write to the Brazilian Health Minister raising your concerns about the situation in the Javari Valley.

You can use our sample letter, or write your own:

Sr José Gomes Temporão
Sr José Gomes Temporão
Ministro da Saúde
Ministério da Saúde
Esplanada dos Ministérios
Bloco G
Brasília/DF
70.058-90
Brazil

6 July 2008

Dear Minister of Health,

Yours sincerely,


(your full name)
 
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