Brazil experienced a 15% increase in workplace absences due to mental health issues in 2025, affecting over 546,000 workers, particularly in precarious jobs like retail and cleaning, with significant economic impact and delayed regulatory responses.
UFSC's pioneering study and a hospital-led educational event highlight transgender health outcomes and anti-transfobia efforts in Brazil.
Brazil responds to soaring chronic diseases and maternal health risks with major health programs and substantial public investment.
Brazil struggles with low COVID-19 vaccination coverage, especially among children, despite ongoing efforts and public health initiatives.
Belo Horizonte has passed a new law targeting gambling addiction, focusing on prevention, treatment, and education amid rising online betting concerns.
Fiocruz's II Seminar STEM na Saúde aims to enhance female participation and mentorship in STEM fields through a two-day hybrid event in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approves a landmark law creating a national policy to improve diagnosis, treatment, and awareness for lipedema within the public health system.
Young Brazilian football players face significant mental health risks due to performance pressure, necessitating improved psychological support and awareness of warning signs.
Rio Bonito and São Gonçalo join forces to effectively implement Brazil's Integral Health Policy targeting the black population, addressing health disparities and advancing equitable healthcare.
Jair Bolsonaro remains stable after surgery to treat persistent hiccups, with possible hospital discharge by the end of the week and a follow-up endoscopy scheduled.
The University of Brasília partners with ABDI to create a rapid methanol detection test for alcoholic beverages, aiming to prevent poisoning and improve consumer safety.
Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Porto Alegre has become one of the few globally to earn the highest HIMSS level 7 certification for digital maturity, enabled by MV's advanced technology solutions.
Innovative Brazilian health technologies using AI and nanotech are achieving national awards and international expansion, enhancing public and corporate health.
Syphilis cases among pregnant women in Brazil are rising sharply, with increased risks of congenital syphilis and challenges in diagnosis and treatment that threaten public health.
Brazil has implemented a State Patient Safety Policy in Piauí alongside a federal project law to regulate soil and agricultural safety following floods, advancing public health and environmental protection.
Brazilian institutions Fiocruz Brasília and Ufal host key international delegations to strengthen collaboration in health and education research.
Brazil has made Sala Lilás a permanent policy within the SUS health system, providing specialized support spaces for women affected by violence.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies holds a hearing on dietary supplement risks and benefits amid Anvisa's ban on unregistered products.
Brazil's 2025 mental health forum and social reintegration trainings highlight prevention focus, workplace mental health, and enhanced public policy coordination.
Brazil marks the lowest AIDS deaths in over 30 years and eliminates mother-to-child HIV transmission in 2024, driven by strong health policies and treatment access.
Brazil is advancing a National Self-Care Policy and a men's health initiative to promote prevention, reduce healthcare pressure, and address gender-specific health barriers.
Brazil faces a surge in fraudulent health supplement sales using AI-generated deepfakes of celebrities and doctors, exposing consumers to unproven medical claims and potential health risks.
Brazil is moving forward with a proposed National Self-Care Policy aimed at promoting responsible health management and reducing strain on public healthcare.
Brazil commits a R$60 million investment to transform CNPEM into a national hub for health innovation, advancing technologies for the SUS.
Brazilian scientist Lívia Eberlin's MasSpec Pen enables rapid, non-invasive cancer detection in just ten seconds during surgery, currently being tested in São Paulo.
Casa da Ciência hosted expert talks emphasizing the urgent effects of climate change on physical and mental health, especially in vulnerable Brazilian regions.
Brazil enhances healthcare access for Indigenous and Quilombola populations through a major medical campaign and implementation of a national health data integration platform.
Fiocruz Brasília’s CTIS project kicks off a collaborative extension initiative in Pinhão, Paraná to advance community health and sustainability through science and traditional knowledge.
Brazil advances nursing autonomy through key legal decisions while Goiás enhances hospital efficiency with a new rotation system to reduce overcrowding.
Emergency measures include mental health support plans following the F3 tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, with officials emphasizing the psychological impacts on survivors.
Belo Horizonte's City Council approves a new municipal policy on mental health care dedicated to combating gambling addiction, especially from electronic games.
A global study involving UFSC shows that controlling cardiovascular risk factors can increase life expectancy by up to 14 years, with Brazil’s public health system playing a key supportive role.
Brazilian public universities spearheaded COVID-19 research, accounting for the majority of Brazil's significant scientific output despite funding cuts and political challenges.
Brazil's legislative body advances a national mental health policy post-pandemic, enhancing access and care quality through SUS, with funding managed by the Ministry of Health.
October 2025 vaccination campaigns at UFSC and Maxi Shopping in Brazil offer extensive immunization opportunities with multiple vaccines available to increase public health protection.
Brazil's legislature has approved a bill granting indefinite validity to medical reports for type 1 diabetes patients, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and improve patient care.
Brazil enacts Law 14.811/2024 to criminalize bullying as experts discuss its damaging psychosocial effects on students.
A survey identifies Claudia Raia and Fernanda Montenegro as leading Brazilian celebrities inspiring healthier aging habits including exercise, diet, and cessation of smoking.
Brazil confirms 46 methanol poisoning cases linked to alcoholic beverages, with 87 investigations ongoing and government steps to enhance diagnostics and treatment.
Brazil combats rampant vaccine misinformation with a nationwide vaccination campaign featuring over 15 vaccines for children and efforts to restore public trust in immunization.