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The entire SUS network (hospitals, UPA, UBS, etc.) is accessible to refugees and undocumented migrants, who are entitled to everything from basic procedures to the most complex, urgent and emergency services, hospital care, pharmaceutical assistance, among others.
It is possible to find public hospitals and Basic Health Units (UBS) in all Brazilian states. For information on how to use the SUS, access the platform Connect SUS.
What should I do if I get sick?
Take your Provisional Protocol or National Migration Registry Card (formerly the National Registry of Foreigners – RNE) and CPF when you go to a UBS for the first time. You will receive a SUS card. This document contains all medical information about its holder and provides access to appointments and exams. You must carry your SUS card every time you seek medical assistance.
In case of urgency or emergency, go to:
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Emergency Care Unit (UPA): these units offer basic medical assistance 24 hours a day, every day.
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Hospitals and Emergency Units (ER): some of these units are open 24 hours a day, every day. These units provide medical care for more complex cases, including hospitalization.
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Call an ambulance, dial 192.
Look for the medical centers closest to your residence no CONNECT SUS.
Do I have to pay for the medicine the doctor prescribes for me?
It is possible to have access to several free medicines at the SUS health center where you are consulted. To obtain the medicine for free, it is necessary to present the medical prescription, the SUS card and an identity document.
There are pharmacy programs that also distribute medicine for free or at a reduced price.
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Popular Pharmacy of Brazil: offers medicines at a reduced price, compared to the average price of regular pharmacies.
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Right Dose Pharmacy: free or reduced price medication in the state of São Paulo.
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Here's medicine: free or reduced price medication in the city of São Paulo.
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See here the Popular Pharmacy closest to your residence.
