The Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) turned 120 on May 25. The trajectory of the germinal unit of Fiocruz is marked by the confrontation of public health emergencies since the first years of creation.

In 1900, the then 'Federal Serotherapy Institute' began its activities with the objective of producing serum and vaccine for the bubonic plague, which caused an epidemic in the city of Santos, in São Paulo.

Today, 120 years later, the Unit operates in diagnosis, training professionals and technological development, as well as in several lines of research on the new coronavirus, which has been concentrating efforts of the world scientific community.

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Check out, below, the special coverage about the 12 uninterrupted decades of IOC at the service of public health.

From bubonic plague to Covid-19: IOC celebrates 120 years of public health responses

Facing emergencies marks the path of the Institute, which integrates research, teaching, technological development, reference services and biological collections

Covid-19 is the main theme of the ceremony for the 120 years of IOC

The event featured a panel on clinical presentations and disease treatment options. Testimonials from researchers, intellectuals and artists were exhibited during the event

Before, during and after Covid-19

Special session of the Center for Studies closes the Institute's anniversary celebrations with a debate on the political, economic and social context in the pandemic period

IOC 120 years: anniversary commemorative figurines

IOC launches pack with 14 stickers for sharing via WhatsApp and iMessage