America News Agency

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that a series of public investment projects will be inaugurated during his visit to the state of Bahia.

As part of the program, the North Coast State Hospital in Alagoinhas will be inaugurated, becoming the first hospital unit in the state under the "New PAC Health" program.

Lula da Silva also said that new vehicles for healthcare services and school buses supporting educational transportation will be delivered.

He added that the launch of the Salvador–Itaparica Island Bridge project in Vera Cruz will be marked during the visit, noting that the project will significantly reduce travel times.

The visit will conclude with the reopening of the renovated Castro Alves Theatre in Salvador, which is expected to contribute to the region's cultural life.

Lula da Silva emphasized that the investments aim to improve people's quality of life through advances in healthcare, infrastructure and culture.