Venezuela Earthquake Sparks Health Crisis as Hospitals Buckle
A week after twin quakes, Venezuela faces a health crisis as damaged hospitals overflow and the United Nations warns of...
July 2, 2026Topic
Hospitals
Bolsonaro decrees program to offer broadband service in Brazil’s Amazon
President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree creating a program aimed at offering good quality broadband services to the Amazon region,...
September 18, 2021
Rio Says Essential Services Will Return to Normal Today
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the ongoing truck drivers' protest that has paralyzed Brazil...
May 29, 2018
Rio Authorities Warn of No Public Health Care for Olympic Tourists
Although the Brazil Health Ministry created a crisis cabinet, and announced sending R$45 million in aid, state authorities say it...
January 12, 2016
Healthcare System in State of Emergency in Rio de Janeiro
The healthcare system's state of emergency should cut through bureaucracy and streamline the transfer of federal funds to Rio de...
December 24, 2015
Brazil’s Doctor Controversy Continues
The Brazilian doctors in the More Doctors Program began working last Monday amid reports of no shows, as the controversy...
September 3, 2013
Opposition for Brazil’s More Doctors Plan
The government's "Mais Médicos" proposals is criticized by doctors and students over plans to "import" foreign doctors and add two...
July 16, 2013
International Private Medical Insurance in Brazil
Guide to international private medical insurance in Brazil. Coverage options, costs, and what expats need to know about healthcare. Expert...
August 28, 2012
Reforming the Health Business
By Sarah O’Sullivan, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - Jose Gomes Temporao, the national health minister, plans to “radically reform”...
March 29, 2009