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Federal government releases R$ 1.2 billion to build over 500 health units across the country

2 sources · 25 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

The Ministry of Health announced on Friday the release of R$ 1.2 billion to build over 500 health units throughout Brazil, through the new PAC program. Amazonas received R$ 63 million for 25 projects in 23 municipalities, while Rio Grande do Sul received R$ 64 million for 28 units.

The new PAC (Growth Acceleration Program) is a federal government initiative that involves investments in health, education, social assistance and infrastructure throughout the country. The program seeks to strengthen primary health care, especially in more distant regions, decentralizing services and reducing the need for patients to travel to other municipalities seeking care.

1. What we know (3)

The investment is part of the new Growth Acceleration Program (PAC)

2 sources A Crítica Correio do Povo

The total national investment is over R$ 1.2 billion in more than 500 municipalities

2 sources A Crítica Correio do Povo

The resources include construction of Basic Health Units (UBS) and Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS)

2 sources A Crítica Correio do Povo
2. Where coverage thins out (5)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Amazonas received R$ 63 million for 25 projects in 23 municipalities

Reported by: A Crítica
Did not cover: Correio do Povo

Rio Grande do Sul received R$ 64 million for construction of 28 health units

Reported by: Correio do Povo
Did not cover: A Crítica

Manaus will receive a Children and Youth Psychosocial Care Center in the Lago Azul neighborhood

Reported by: A Crítica
Did not cover: Correio do Povo

In 2025, Rio Grande do Sul had already received about R$ 400 million from the program

Reported by: Correio do Povo
Did not cover: A Crítica

Conflicting versions (1)

Number of states covered by the national action

1 source — "The action covers all 27 Brazilian states": A Crítica
1 source — "The action occurs in 24 states": Correio do Povo
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

All sources

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