Brazil’s Public Health System to Offer HIV Prevention Shot
Brazil's SUS will offer the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir after Anvisa's January 2026 approval. Trials show near-total protection over...
July 28, 2026Topic
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Healthcare in Brazil for Expats: How the System Works in 2026
Healthcare in Brazil for expats: public health access, private insurance, hospitals, documents, emergency planning and practical choices for foreign residents.
May 16, 2026
Healthcare in Brazil for Expats: What It Costs and How It Works
Explore healthcare in Brazil for expats with our 2026 guide. Compare SUS vs. private plans, understand costs, and navigate bureaucracy...
March 13, 2026
Covid-19: Portugal does not officially recognize but accepts proof of vaccination from Brazil
Although Portugal does not officially recognize the validity of the proof of vaccination against Covid-19 issued in Brazil, Brazilian
December 13, 2021
Covid-19: Brazil will accept faster and cheaper tests from returning tourists
Brazilian tourists will be able, from November 1st to present a faster and cheaper Covid-19 test when they return to...
October 7, 2021
Covid in Brazil: One in five people hospitalized died with no access to ICU
In Brazil, 1 in every 5 hospitalized patients with coronavirus complications died with no access to an ICU bed since...
March 11, 2021
Brazil’s Court Postpones Decision on Who Pays for High-Cost Drugs
Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Thursday that the Union, states and municipalities are 'jointly responsible' for the payment of the...
May 24, 2019
Health Equipment Fraud in Brazil Cost Government Millions
Brazilian federal prosecutors investigating overpricing of equipment used to help patients with Parkinson’s disease.
July 18, 2016
Rio Hospital Seeks Volunteer Interpreters for Olympics
The Public Company of Health of Rio de Janeiro (RioSaúde) is looking for forty volunteers who want to act as...
July 8, 2016