Brazil
What are healthcare services like in Brazil?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Brazil. They wrote...
"Healthcare services in Brazil are generally provided free of charge to citizens through the public system known as SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde). Private healthcare is also available for those who can afford it. Healthcare facilities in Brazil provide adequate and modern medical treatments, with many hospitals offering advanced medical technology and treatments. The country has a well-developed network of primary care, emergency services, and specialty clinics that provide comprehensive medical care and access to specialist care. Vaccination programs have also been effective in controlling and preventing various diseases. Despite these benefits, Brazil faces several challenges in providing quality healthcare services to underserved populations and across rural areas, where access to medical care is more limited," said a member in Brazil.
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"We use the state medical system and have found it to be satisfactory. Although some of the services aren't included, it is affordable. For example, a mammogram is circa $40," remarked another expat who made the move to Taiba, Brazil.
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What are healthcare services like in Brazil?
If you live in Brazil, newcomers to Brazil would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
