BRASIL - BRAZIL

The history of Brazilian medicine is defined by its monumental struggle against tropical diseases and its rise as a global scientific powerhouse. 

From the establishment of the first medical schools in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro in 1808 to the forefront of modern surgery, Brazil has a storied tradition of clinical excellence like Carlos Chagas, the only scientist in history to describe an entire new infectious disease—its agent, vector, and clinical cycle—on his own. 

From the prestigious Fiocruz Institute to modern-day breakthroughs in infectious disease control, transformed Brazil into a world leader in biomedical research.

Visionaries who built the Unified Health System (SUS), a global model for universal coverage, featuring pioneers in vaccine development, sanitation, and social medicine, who have dedicated their lives to advancing human health and equity across the vast and diverse landscape of Brazil.

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DR. FLORIANO PAULO DE ALMEIDA (1898 - 1977)

DR. FRANCISCO AMENDOLA (1897 - 1963)