“This Program Is My Life’s Dream,” Says Lula

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) launched the “Agora Tem Especialistas” program this Friday (May 30, 2025). The MP (Provisional Measure) aims to reduce waiting lines for specialized consultations and procedures in the SUS (Unified Health System). Here is the full text (PDF – 369 kB). The measure implements structural changes in public administration to enable the expansion of specialized care in the public health system. There are 6 prio…

The governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues (PT), highlighted that his next agenda in Brasília will include meetings to discuss Bahiafarma with the Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha. He also revealed that he will be present at the launch of Mais Especialidade, a program by the Lula government to reduce the waiting list for exams in the SUS. “I am going to Brasília, and one of the most strategic items for me is a meeting with Minister Padilha, …