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Healthcare system

SUS

Sistema Único de Saúde

Brazil’s public unified healthcare system.

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SUS is Brazil’s public healthcare network, ranging from primary care to hospital treatment. Access, referrals and the exact scope of care depend on the situation and the service provider.

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