Brazil to Build First SUS Smart Hospital Using $1.7B BRICS Loan

Source: Hoje Em Dia | Original Published At: 2026-01-07 14:52:23 UTC

Key Points

• Brazil will construct its first public smart hospital in São Paulo using a R$1.7 billion loan from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)
• The hospital will feature 250 beds, AI-driven precision medicine, and 14 interconnected automated ICUs, serving 200,000 patients annually
• NDB President Dilma Rousseff highlights 30-year repayment terms with China and India as project partners
• Project includes modernization of other federal hospitals in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo with R$1.2 billion allocated for Rio's facilities
• President Lula emphasizes improved public healthcare access for vulnerable populations through technological advancement