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Fiocruz
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Climate vulnerability and extreme weather in Brazil
2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated
Latest: Extreme heat and weather alerts impact Brazil and Portugal
Brazil continues to face significant challenges regarding climate vulnerability and extreme weather patterns. Discussions on environmental racism have highlighted how race and income levels influence susceptibility to na
Fiocruz honors scientists from military era
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Fiocruz honors scientists stripped of rights during military dictatorship
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) held a ceremony at its Rio de Janeiro campus to honor scientists affected by the "Manguinhos Massacre," an incident during Brazil's military dictatorship where political rights were
WHO praise of Brazil's SUS
2 clusters · 76 sources · last updated
Latest: WHO chief hails Brazil's SUS as model for global health
In late July 2026 WHO Director‑General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Brazil and repeatedly highlighted the country's universal health system, the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), as a global model. During a ceremony at
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