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Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária
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Body image and GLP-1 medication trends in Brazil
6 clusters · 91 sources · last updated
Latest: Health experts warn against risks of rapid weight loss
Health experts and regulatory bodies in Brazil continue to intensify warnings regarding the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, for weight loss. While effective for obesity, a systematic
Brazil ANVISA expands product safety enforcement
33 clusters · 253 sources · last updated
Latest: Anvisa seizes falsified cancer drug Phesgo and Dysport batches
Since May 2026, Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has intensified enforcement of sanitary rules for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods. Early actions included suspending batches of statins
Bahia public health legal discussions
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Bahia Public Defender's Office holds legal seminar on SUS health demands
The Bahia Public Defender's Office conducted a legal seminar in Itaberaba regarding the Unified Health System (SUS). The session focused on the legalities of public health service provision and the judicialization of med
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