
Áreas atingidas ficam no setor de oncologia e radioterapia, segundo testemunhas
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O Hospital de Base de Brasília é o maior hospital público do Distrito Federal.
O Hospital de Base de Brasília — maior hospital público do Distrito Federal — ficou alagado depois da chuva nesta quinta-feira (15).
Imagens mostram corredores e consultórios encharcados (veja vídeo acima). Segundo testemunhas, as áreas atingidas ficam no ambulatório de oncologia e radioterapia do hospital.
O Instituto de Gestão Estratégica do DF (IgesDF), responsável pela gestão da unidade, foi acionado pela reportagem.
Funcionários chegaram a colocar cestos pelo corredor para tentar conter o alagamento. O setor recebe pacientes em tratamento contra o câncer e abriga equipamentos de alto custo, medicamentos e computadores.

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