Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Mais Médicos Program Created (Law No. 12,871)
Category
Social
Date
2013-10-22
Country
Brazil
Description

This law created the Mais Médicos (More Doctors) Program. The program aimed to expand access to medical care, especially in underserved areas. It also changed rules related to medical training and residency to increase the supply of doctors. The law became a major public policy measure in Brazil’s health sector.