# Brazil healthcare access and infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-healthcare-access-and-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-08-21T15:44:25.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. Brazil is pursuing multiple initiatives to expand and modernize its healthcare system. At the federal and regional levels, authorities are conducting specialized medical drives, such as vascular surgery marathons and diagnostic imaging programs, to reduce waiting lists within the Unified Health System (SUS). Efforts to improve infrastructure include the inspection of high-complexity oncology facilities and the implementation of the ‘Agora Tem Especialistas’ program, which utilizes advanced technology to improve radiotherapy precision. There is also a strategic focus on increasing the domestic production of medical supplies to decrease import reliance. Legislative efforts are complementing these administrative actions. In the Federal District, lawmakers are prioritizing parliamentary amendments for hospitals and emergency care units, while also advocating for public access to cannabidiol for specific medical conditions. In Acre, regional deputies are pushing for the construction of specialized cancer hospitals to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for oncological care. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Brazilian legislators advocate for regional healthcare improvements Brazilian legislators are pushing for healthcare advancements, including expanded cannabidiol access in the Federal District and the establishment of a cancer hospital in the Vale do Juruá region. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-legislators-advocate-for-regional-healthcare-improvements ### 2026-08-12: Brazil expands healthcare access through medical drives and infrastructure upgrades Brazil is expanding healthcare access through specialized medical drives, infrastructure modernization, and efforts to strengthen the domestic production of medical supplies for the SUS. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/feira-de-santana-launches-medical-outreach-for-5500-patients --- Cite as: Brazil healthcare access and infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-healthcare-access-and-infrastructure-development