Health and rights
Conselho Nacional de Saúde discusses strengthening comprehensive LGBTIA+ healthcare
Conselho Nacional de Saúde discussion highlights access to SUS and tackling discrimination in healthcare for the LGBTIA+ population.
Source: Conselho Nacional de Saúde · Published on 10 de setembro de 2026
Source update: 29 de outubro de 2026
Informational summary · Source checked on 30/10/2026
The Conselho Nacional de Saúde discussed strengthening the National Policy for Comprehensive LGBT Health during its 382nd Regular Meeting, held on September 9 and 10, 2026. The official report was published on September 10 and updated on October 29; the update does not mean the meeting took place in October.
The policy, established by Ordinance No. 2.836/2011 of the Ministério da Saúde, recognizes the effects of discrimination as social determinants of health and provides for tackling stigma in SUS services.
The discussion highlighted local implementation of the policy and ensuring access to primary care. These topics connect the discussion of rights with everyday care in health services.
This summary is for informational purposes and does not replace care or guidance from healthcare professionals. Consult the official source for the full report of the discussion.