The SUS Queue in an Election Year
Amid election year tensions, the wait for specialized treatment in Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) remains a pressing issue for patients.
Ozempic in the SUS and without a patent: how weight-loss pens have already changed the world — and what’s to come
Rio de Janeiro has become the first Brazilian city to offer the medication Ozempic through the Unified Health System (SUS) as part of its initiative in the fight against obesity.
Ozempic in the SUS and without a patent: how weight loss pens have changed the world and what lies ahead
Rio de Janeiro becomes the first city in Brazil to offer the medication Ozempic through its public health system, marking a significant step in the fight against obesity.
Clinic is investigated for selling medical reports for drivers to obtain discounts on car purchases in PR
A clinic in Maringá, Paraná, is under investigation for allegedly selling medical reports to help drivers receive tax exemptions for car purchases.
G1 Bahia and TV Bahia videos – Friday, March 20, 2026
The article covers various news segments including the execution of a wrestler in Iran linked to protests, issues with Ozempic patent in Brazil, delays in SUS dialysis funding, car theft in São Paulo, and the upcoming music festival Lollapalooza.
Municipalities Unite in Strategy to Increase Access to Health in the Interior
Municipalities in Brazil's interior are forming networks to enhance healthcare access through a collaborative strategy known as planning.
TCU opens investigation into delays in dialysis funding for SUS; clinics warn of risk to patients
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has launched an investigation into funding delays affecting dialysis clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS), raising concerns about patient safety.
RS hospital is sentenced for illegally charging SUS patients since 2015 and will have to refund amounts in double
The Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul has ruled that Hospital São João must stop illegally charging patients covered by the SUS and return double the amounts collected since 2015.
Mother invents rape of her 14-year-old daughter to obtain legal abortion through the SUS in MG
A mother falsely reported her 14-year-old daughter was raped to obtain a legal abortion in Brazil, as the girl was actually pregnant due to consensual relations with her boyfriend.
Universalization of care is a challenge for treating diabetes in the SUS, experts say
Experts highlight the challenges faced by Brazil's public health system (SUS) in providing effective diabetes care amidst rising incidences of the disease and related health issues.
Bom Pastor Hospital in Varginha receives linear accelerator and is expected to double radiotherapy capacity under SUS
Bom Pastor Hospital in Varginha has acquired a new linear accelerator that will significantly enhance access to oncological treatments through Brazil's public health system, SUS, in the region.
SUS National Force mobilized after deaths from chikungunya in MS villages
The SUS National Force has been deployed to combat chikungunya in indigenous villages in Dourados, following three confirmed deaths from the disease.
TJ-RO validates law that guarantees free supply of cannabidiol medicines in SUS
The Tribunal de Justiça de Rondônia upheld a state law allowing free distribution of cannabidiol medications through Brazil's public health system, SUS.
Hospital resumes services through SUS in Vitória da Conquista after court decision
The Unimec Hospital in Vitória da Conquista has resumed services under the Unified Health System (SUS) following a legal ruling after a two-week suspension.
Health fair for women awaiting treatment in the SUS will offer over 400 appointments in Boa Vista
A health initiative in Boa Vista, Brazil, will provide free consultations and exams for women in the public health system waiting for procedures.
SUS adopts antibiotic as post-exposure prophylaxis against syphilis and chlamydia
The Brazilian health system, SUS, has adopted doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent chlamydia and syphilis infections after unprotected intimate contact.
Hospitals deny having a closed agreement with Novo Nordisk to provide Wegovy through the SUS
Hospitals mentioned by Novo Nordisk have denied any formal agreement to provide the obesity drug Wegovy through Brazil's public health system, the SUS.
Acre gains 94 beds since 2023 and now has over 1,700 in operation in the SUS
Acre has added 94 new beds to its public health system since the beginning of 2023, bringing the total to over 1,700 beds in operation.
Tarcísio's government says that with the São Paulo SUS table, breast surgeries increased by 30% in 2025
Breast surgeries in São Paulo state rose by 30% in 2025, attributed to the implementation of the São Paulo SUS table.
Senate approves project to accelerate immunotherapy against cancer in SUS; see how the treatment that revolutionized oncology works
Brazil's Senate has approved a bill to expedite access to immunotherapy for cancer patients under the public health system, SUS, pending presidential approval.
Despite programs to reduce queues, demand for appointments and surgeries grows in RS
Demand for surgical and consultation appointments is increasing in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, despite the implementation of several health programs.
Corumbá receives health trailer for early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer
Corumbá is set to launch a mobile health unit aimed at the early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer, starting on September 13.
Plane transporting ICU patient crashes with doctor and nurse on board in MT; see video
A medical transport plane crashed in Nova Bandeirantes, Brazil, during an operation to transfer an ICU patient; fortunately, all personnel on board were unharmed.
Precision medicine against cancer in SUS: how to enable the implementation of CAR-T cell therapy?
The article discusses the challenges and potential for implementing CAR-T cell therapy as a revolutionary personalized cancer treatment within Brazil's public healthcare system.
New SUS: 100 ceiling tiles have come loose in patient bathrooms
Since its opening on November 16, the SUS Ullandhaug hospital has reported approximately 100 incidents of ceiling tiles becoming loose or falling in patient bathrooms, though no injuries have been recorded.
12-year-old adolescent who claims to have been a victim of collective rape at school awaits psychological care at SUS
A 12-year-old boy from São Paulo who reported being raped in a school bathroom is currently waiting for psychological treatment through Brazil's public health system, SUS, after refusing to return to school.
SUS starts using antibiotic to prevent syphilis and chlamydia after risk exposure
Brazil's health system, SUS, will now use doxycycline as a preventative measure against syphilis and chlamydia following potential exposure risks.
With 42 patients in the hallways, Hospital PUC-Campinas says it cannot receive new SUS cases
The PUC-Campinas Hospital has announced it cannot accept new patients from the SUS due to extreme overcrowding, with 42 patients in hallways and emergency services at 335% capacity.
Implanon in SUS: Limeira starts offering contraceptive to women aged 14 to 49 served by the municipal health network
The municipality of Limeira in Brazil is now providing the Implanon subdermal contraceptive implant to women aged 14 to 49 as part of its public health services.
Contraceptive implant is now offered by SUS in Alenquer, Juruti, and Monte Alegre
Women and adolescents in western Pará can now access the Implanon contraceptive implant through the public health system.
Hepatology Outpatient Clinic of CHSL is a reference for care throughout the region
The Hepatology Outpatient Clinic at CHSL is the only specialist service in the region, primarily serving patients with hepatitis and related conditions.
Novo Nordisk announces program to offer Wegovy in SUS to treat obesity
Novo Nordisk has launched a program to provide Wegovy for obesity treatment in Brazil's public health system (SUS).
Deaths: Teacher Ahead of Her Time, Helped Shape the SUS
Madel Therezinha Luz, an influential Brazilian sociologist and educator, dedicated her life to improving public health care and was modest about her accomplishments, focusing on the impact of her work on others.
Company investigated for connections with PCC exports a SUS load banned by Anvisa to Panama
A supplier of Brazil's Ministry of Health exported a banned immunoglobulin shipment to Panama, linked to an investigation into money laundering and organized crime.
Women receive breast cancer diagnosis in more advanced stages in the SUS in São Paulo, says study
A study reveals that women in São Paulo diagnosed with breast cancer through the public healthcare system are often diagnosed at more advanced stages, leading to lower survival rates.
Wegovy will reach SUS health units in a Novo Nordisk project
The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a program to provide access to Wegovy in three public health centers in Brazil, alongside a multidisciplinary care protocol.
Motorized Wheelchair: How to Request One through the SUS in Campo Grande
People who depend on wheelchairs can request motorized ones through Brazil's SUS system in Campo Grande, as demonstrated by a local woman's experience.
CAR-T Therapy Advances in Brazil with Research to Reduce Costs and Reach the SUS
Brazil is advancing CAR-T therapy, a revolutionary cancer treatment, with research aimed at reducing production costs for public health access.
SUS begins unprecedented distribution of malaria medication for children in the Amazon
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has started distributing the first pediatric formulation of tafenoquine to treat malaria in children in the Amazon region.
Doctor sentenced to six years in prison in PR for 'jumping the queue' of the SUS charged patients from R$ 2 to R$ 6 thousand
A doctor in Brazil was sentenced to six years in prison for charging patients to expedite surgeries under the public health system.
Lack of diagnosis, medications, and surgery limits obesity treatment in the SUS, say specialists
Experts highlight that the treatment of obesity in Brazil is hampered by inadequate diagnosis, lack of professional preparation, and insufficient medications within the SUS.
SUS starts telehealth service for people with betting addiction
The Brazilian health system has launched a telehealth program for individuals struggling with gambling addiction through online betting platforms.
Study suggests combined strategy between SUS and companies to address climacteric
A study highlights the economic impact of inadequate support for women undergoing climacteric phases in Brazil, suggesting a partnership between public health and companies.
Doctor sentenced to six years in prison in Paraná for charging patients to 'jump the queue' in the SUS
Orthopedic doctor Adilson Cleto Bier was sentenced to six years in prison for corruption after charging patients for expedited surgery through Brazil's public health system (SUS).
SUS begins to offer free virtual assistance for adults with gambling and betting addiction
The SUS is launching a free telehealth service for adults over 18 years old struggling with gambling and betting issues, accessible through the Meu SUS Digital app.
Unicamp's HC is the only one in SP to collect samples for a new genetic test for rare diseases through SUS
The Unicamp Hospital in São Paulo is now the sole institution authorized to conduct sample collection for a new genetic test aimed at diagnosing rare diseases, significantly shortening the waiting time for families.
Supplier of the SUS raised R$ 30 million with a company investigated for PCC's action in Faria Lima
A supplier for Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) secured R$ 30 million from a company under investigation for alleged organized crime connections.
Mpox vaccine available in SUS only for priority groups; understand
The Mpox vaccine is available in Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) for priority groups but not for the general population, according to the government of Rondônia.
Applications are open for 300 vacancies in health-related specializations in MA; find out who can enroll
Applications are now open for 300 specialization courses in health, coordinated by the Maranhão State Health Department for professionals working in the Unified Health System (SUS).
USP performs first robotic tele-surgeries in SUS and operates on patients remotely
The University of São Paulo has successfully conducted its first robotic tele-surgeries under Brazil's unified health system, allowing surgeons to operate on patients remotely.