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Brazil recorded a 94% drop in mpox cases compared to 2022, but maintains active viral circulation with 665 confirmed cases in 2026.
Even with a 94% reduction in mpox cases compared to 2022, Brazil has already confirmed 665 infections with the disease in 2026.
Given the circulation of the virus, the Ministry of Health authorized the acquisition of up to 20 thousand doses of the vaccine against mpox, with the aim of reinforcing stocks and guaranteeing the response capacity of the Unified Health System (SUS).

MSD laboratory report reveals that counterfeit Keytruda medication, seized in Operation Laziosi, contained only sodium and chlorine. The product, used to treat cancer, was administered to a patient before the suspects were arrested.

The Tocantins Hospital Union (Sindesto) announced this Wednesday (4) the indefinite suspension of elective services in around 60 companies contracted by the State, due to delays in transfers. Urgency, emergency and inpatients are maintained. The Tocantins government states that it has not received formal communication and that it is working to regularize payments.

Mobilization against measles updates vaccination of people aged 10 to 59 in 11 UBSs and strategic points, from 8am to 6pm and from 3pm to 6pm, with flu and Covid-19 vaccines also available.

An ambulance transporting a patient suspected of having a stroke overturned after being hit by a pickup truck in the center of Campo Grande this Wednesday (4). Three people required medical attention.

The Sorocaba Eye Bank (BOS) is open for registration until November 6, 2026 for the 2027 Ophthalmology Fellowship Programs, aimed at ophthalmologists. The opportunities cover 13 areas, including new vacancies in Surgical Optics – Cataract and Refractive Surgery, with a selection test scheduled for November 15, 2026.

AgSUS has opened free registration for 26 indigenous health roles at the DSEI Alto Rio Solimões, based in Tabatinga, Amazonas. The vacancies cover fundamental, secondary, technical and higher levels, with salaries ranging from R$2,200 to R$17,700. Registration runs from Thursday (5) to Sunday (9) via the AgSUS platform.