# Rio de Janeiro healthcare infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-healthcare-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-11T22:37:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Healthcare infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro is undergoing significant expansion and modernization through both federal and municipal initiatives. Federal efforts under the Ministry of Health’s 2024 Hospital Restructuring Plan have targeted major renovations at Hospital Federal do Andaraí (HFA) and Hospital Federal de Bonsucesso (HFB). These upgrades include new trauma centers, burn treatment wings, and expanded intensive care units, which have reportedly contributed to a 44.39% increase in performed surgeries. Complementing these federal projects, the Rio de Janeiro administration has announced the development of the Super Centro Carioca de Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente (SCCA). Scheduled for completion in late 2027, this specialized pediatric complex will offer 13 specialties and handle approximately 16,700 monthly consultations. The initiative includes a R$ 75 million investment to expand the Hospital Municipal Jesus to manage high-complexity cases and support the new center. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Rio de Janeiro announces new pediatric healthcare super center Rio de Janeiro is launching a new pediatric healthcare complex, the SCCA, to provide 13 medical specialties and 16,700 monthly consultations for children and adolescents by 2027. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-announces-new-pediatric-healthcare-super-center ### 2026-08-18: Rio de Janeiro federal hospitals undergo major renovations and upgrades Federal hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, HFA and HFB, are undergoing major renovations and equipment upgrades to expand specialized services, resulting in a 44.39% increase in surgeries. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-federal-hospitals-undergo-major-renovations-and-upgrades --- Cite as: Rio de Janeiro healthcare infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-healthcare-infrastructure-expansion