Brazilian Society of Rheumatology hosts 2026 Congress in Curitiba

The 43rd Brazilian Rheumatology Congress will be held in Curitiba, Paraná, from 2 to 5 September 2026. Organized by the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR) and the Parana Society of Rheumatology (SPR), the event will bring together doctors, researchers, health professionals and students from Brazil and abroad to discuss the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and care of rheumatic, autoimmune and rare diseases that affect more than 15 million Brazilians. The program will cover multidisciplinary topics such as mental health, ageing, personalized medicine and artificial‑intelligence applications in clinical practice, with speakers from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Colombia and the Philippines.

Parallel to the scientific sessions, the 11th National Patients Meeting and the 63rd Health‑Education Course on rheumatic diseases will take place on 2 and 3 September. The free event will address fake news, the benefits and risks of AI in health, depression, sexual health, self‑care and quality of life for patients, caregivers and the public. Quotes from Dr. José Eduardo Martinez, president of SBR, and Dra. Carolina Müller, president of the Congress and SPR, highlight the multidisciplinary focus and the aim of strengthening professional and public knowledge. Registration and full program details are available at https://sbr2026.com.br.