Jundiaí Boosts Primary Health Care with R$2 Million Expansion of UBS Jardim Esplanada
Jundiaí invests R$2 million to expand and modernize UBS Jardim Esplanada, strengthening primary healthcare coverage and infrastructure.
- • UBS Jardim Esplanada is being expanded with a R$2 million investment from a parliamentary amendment.
- • Expansion includes new medical and dental consultation rooms and improved infrastructure.
- • Primary care coverage in Jundiaí increased from 46.3% in 2021 to 65.2% in 2025.
- • The project aligns with broader municipal health improvements, including new UBS units and ambulatory services.
Key details
On June 18, 2026, Jundiaí announced a major expansion and modernization of the Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) Jardim Esplanada, bolstering the city's primary health care network. The project, supported by a R$2 million parliamentary amendment secured by councilor Kachan Júnior with backing from federal deputy Maria Rosas, aims to improve community health services through additional medical and dental consultation rooms, enhanced infrastructure such as air conditioning, and better patient comfort.
Mayor Gustavo Martinelli highlighted the strategic importance of this investment, emphasizing its role in strengthening primary care and improving conditions for both healthcare users and staff. Fabiana Montoro, the UBS manager, noted the expansion meets a long-standing community need and supports ongoing initiatives at the unit, including the crafts group Mãos Arteiras, which promotes well-being.
The funding is officially registered with the Ministry of Health, and technical steps for project implementation are underway. This expansion complements Jundiaí’s broader plan to improve public health services amid city growth, which also includes extending UBS Tamoio and constructing new UBS facilities in Maringá, Ivoturucaia, Rio Acima, alongside an Ambulatory of Specialties and Emergency Services in Vila Progresso.
Reflecting municipal commitment, the Social Progress Index reported primary care coverage improvements from 46.3% in 2021 to 65.2% in 2025. This initiative demonstrates Jundiaí’s dedication to enhancing access and quality in basic health services for its population.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
