Brazilian Health Ministry funds gambling-harm care network with R$2.59m
Brazil’s Health Ministry formalised a partnership with Hospital Sírio-Libanês to develop an integrated care network for people affected by gambling, according to the ministry announcement. The project has R$2,593,632.37 in funding and expects to provide 450 telehealth appointments monthly from February 2026, with delivery scheduled through 31 December 2026.
The partnership establishes a funded telehealth care service for people at risk of or diagnosed with gambling disorder.