# Healthcare access expansion in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-access-expansion-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-26T06:41:07.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 3.

Healthcare access is being expanded across various regions of Brazil through specialized initiatives targeting remote or underserved populations.

In Bahia, a partnership between the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Bahia (Faeb) and the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) is utilizing telemedicine to provide remote medical services to more than 10,000 rural producers. In Criciúma, a 24/7 video call medical service has been launched in collaboration with the Cisamrec consortium to provide continuous care via smartphone or computer.

In Ceará, the Unified Health System (SUS) is conducting specialized outreach in indigenous territories through the ‘Agora Tem Especialistas’ and ‘Aldeia em Foco’ programs. These efforts provide ophthalmology, pediatrics, and women’s health services to approximately 11,000 indigenous people across 79 villages.

Addressing psychological needs, the Ministry of Health and AgSUS have launched a telecare service to support women experiencing violence and caregivers of neurodivergent family members. Recent data from DataSenado and the Senate's Observatory on Violence against Women indicates that nearly 29 million Brazilian women experienced domestic or family violence in a 12-month period. The report highlights a significant gap in reporting: while 33% of women reported specific incidents, only 4% spontaneously identified as victims of domestic violence, and over 93% did not seek police protection.

In response, the Ministry of Health has expanded the ‘Acolhe Mais’ service, offering up to 100,000 monthly mental health teleconsultations via the Meu SUS Digital app. Complementary safety efforts include specialized tools from the ride-hailing platform 99 and educational initiatives by civil police to help women recognize psychological, moral, and patrimonial abuse.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Brazil reports nearly 29 million women victims of domestic violence

A Brazilian study shows nearly 29 million women experienced domestic violence in 12 months, though most do not recognize themselves as victims. The government has launched mental health telecare to assist.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-launches-sus-psychological-telecare-for-women

### 2026-08-14: SUS provides specialized healthcare to indigenous communities in Ceará

Brazil's SUS is providing specialized medical consultations and procedures to approximately 11,000 indigenous people across 79 villages in Ceará to reduce healthcare access barriers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sus-provides-specialized-healthcare-to-indigenous-communities-in-cear

### 2026-08-13: Telemedicine expands healthcare access in Bahia and Criciúma

Telemedicine services are expanding in Brazil, with Bahia providing remote care to 10,000 rural workers and Criciúma launching a 24/7 video consultation platform for its residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telemedicine-expands-healthcare-access-in-bahia-and-cricima

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