Brazil Guide: Health
One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.-
Introduction The Brazilian health care system
When it comes to health care, Brazil is a country of contradictions. In theory, any person in need of medical treatment has access to a broad range of government funded services. In practice, public health care is in such a desolate state that everyone who can afford it opts for private health care. more » -
Public health care in Brazil The Unified Health System
The government managed Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, known as SUS) provides a broad range of free health care which can be accessed without registration by any legally situated person in Brazil, including foreign residents. more » -
Private health care Private health insurance and health plans
Due to the poor conditions of the public health care system, there has been an enormous increase in private health insurance in the last two decades. Today, more than 20 % of the Brazilian population pay for supplementary health plans. more » -
Travel advice Vaccinations and precautions
Depending on where you are coming from or which part of Brazil you are travelling to, you will have to consider different vaccacinations and measures of precaution. more » -
Emergencies Emergency numbers and ambulances
To call an ambulance anywhere in Brazil dial 192. Try to speak slowly as English is not widely used and spoken in Brazil. more » -
Brazilian health services Pharmacies, Dentists and Ophthamologists
Brazil provides all the health services you are probably accustomed to, however, most of them at a much lower price. more »