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Brazilian Ministry of Health
The national health authority of Brazil responsible for coordinating the Unified Health System (SUS).
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Brasília, the Brazilian Ministry of Health is the government body responsible for the coordination of the Unified Health System (SUS).
As of March 10, 2025, the ministry is led by Minister Alexandre Padilha. The organization oversees national health policy and coordinates with attached agencies such as ANVISA and Fiocruz.