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Nuclear Medicine in Brazilian Health System.
Lorena Pozzo1, Mércia Liane de Oliveira2, Mário Olímpio de Menezes1
1Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear. Av. Lineu Prestes 2242, Cidade Universitária. 05508-000 São Paulo SP Brasil. lorena.pozzo@ipen.br.
Nuclear Medicine in Brazil faces challenges in equitable access and domestic production, despite its importance for chronic diseases. Policies are needed to ensure universal access and system sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Medicine
- Public Health
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Nuclear Medicine is vital for managing chronic diseases, particularly cancer and cardiovascular conditions.
- The study examines the evolution of Nuclear Medicine within Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the development and current state of Nuclear Medicine in Brazil from 2015 to 2021.
- To identify disparities in access and technological capabilities within the Brazilian public healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of public data.
- Evaluation of facility distribution and radiopharmaceutical production and distribution networks.
Main Results:
- Uneven geographical distribution of Nuclear Medicine facilities and radiopharmaceutical production units across Brazil.
- Limited access to essential radiopharmaceuticals, especially those with short half-lives, for the Brazilian population.
- High technological dependence on foreign suppliers, negatively impacting the trade balance and domestic production.
Conclusions:
- Nuclear Medicine services in Brazil have not expanded to meet growing demands from an aging population and changing epidemiology.
- Urgent implementation of socio-economic policies is required to address system vulnerabilities.
- Policies should focus on ensuring sustainability and promoting equitable, universal access to Nuclear Medicine services.
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