Did you know that Brazil has the largest government-run public healthcare system in the world?
It’s called SUS — Sistema Único de Saúde.
Here’s how it works 👇
SUS provides free healthcare to everyone in Brazil, funded by taxes.
That includes:
• Emergency care
• Hospitalization
• Surgeries
• Vaccinations
• Prenatal care
• Organ transplants
• Public health programs
And yes — foreigners also benefit from SUS.
If you’re a tourist, resident, student, or digital nomad in Brazil and you need emergency medical care, public hospitals cannot deny assistance, regardless of nationality or visa status.
Understanding systems like SUS helps you understand Brazil beyond stereotypes.
Language, culture, and daily life are deeply connected.
This is the kind of knowledge that makes you feel less like a tourist — and more at home. 🇧🇷💙
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