Brazil SUS elective surgeries hit 7.5M in H1, on track for record 15M in 2026

Brazil's Ministry of Health reports 7.5 million elective surgeries performed via SUS in the first half of 2026, projecting over 15 million for the full year. This marks a significant expansion of public healthcare capacity, likely reflecting post-pandemic backlog clearance and increased federal funding. The projection implies sustained operational growth, though execution risks remain.