Audio: Law Guarantees Annual Health Assessment for Women by SUS

It was published inOfficial Gazette of the UnionOn September 3, the law that provides for the annual health assessment of women by the Unified Health System (SUS) will come into effect.TheLaw 15.493, of 2026provides for routine examinations and preventive actions, taking into account factors such as age, race, disability, and socioeconomic status.The norm originates fromPL 1.799/2023approved in theSenate Plenary in Maywith the sponsorship ofSenator Mara Gabrilli (PSD-SP).The text was sanctioned without vetoes and will enter into effect in 180 days.