Conselho Federal de Medicina

Brazil ANVISA expands product safety enforcement

43 clusters · 290 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Anvisa bans Accu-Chek Active glucose test strips on Amazon

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

Medical regulation of aesthetic substances in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Medical societies urge ban on compounded hormonal implants in Brazil

Medical authorities and scientific entities in Brazil are moving to restrict various substances used for aesthetic purposes due to safety concerns. In September 2026, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) banned the use

Yellow September mental health campaign in Brazil and abroad

14 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sorocaba announces cultural, infrastructure, and health initiatives

Brazil continues its observance of ‘Setembro Amarelo’, a national movement for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The 2026 theme, ‘Escutar é estar presente’ (Listening is being present), emphasizes active an

Global Rise of AI-Generated Health Influencer Scams

9 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Google removes 46 AI-generated fake medical channels on YouTube

In late July 2026, U.S. media (New York Times, ABC News) revealed a network of hundreds of AI-generated doctors, healers and wellness influencers that market unproven supplement cures, especially to older women. The ads

Evolution of Brazilian aesthetic medicine and safety trends

10 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil sees rise in facial plastic surgery procedures

Brazil continues to lead the global aesthetic market, ranking first in surgical procedures and second overall when non-surgical interventions are included, according to International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Social inclusion initiatives in Brazil and Portugal

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Setembro Amarelo campaign concludes in Brazil with focus on year-round mental health

Social inclusion and accessibility initiatives have been implemented in Brazil and Portugal, targeting various vulnerable populations. In Brazil and Portugal, community programs have focused on elderly support. In Várze

Medical resident suspension in Brazil

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Brazil resident suspended for posting patient medical data on social media

Guilherme Lourenço Monteiro, a first-year anesthesiology resident at the Hospital de Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto in São Paulo, Brazil, was suspended after posting sensitive patient data on social media. On September 21,