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How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In Brazil
Although healthcare itself is free in Brazil, including for foreigners, supplementing this with private health insurance is highly advisable. This is because the public healthcare system is under strain, meaning you could face long waiting times, poorer quality of care, and a…
How To Keep Fit And Healthy In Brazil
In 2014, Brazil’s Ministry of Health released new dietary guidelines, in an attempt to combat the growing number of overweight and obese people. The government’s guidelines now tend to be less focused around calorie restriction and portion-sizes, and instead reflect the importance…
How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Brazil?
Despite the fact that Brazil has a free universal health system in place, there are some instances in which you may find yourself needing to pay for appointments and exams. Brazil’s Unified Health System Sistema Único de Saúde (a.k.a. SUS) was drafted…
Dental And Ophthalmic Care In Brazil: How To Find The Right Options For You
Having the perfect smile is very important to Brazilians. Cosmetic procedures tend to be in high demand, as well as very lucrative. Day-to-day oral and dental hygiene are considered of paramount importance to a large portion of the population. In some restaurants,…
How To Apply For A Visa In Brazil
In order to enter Brazil, you must be able to satisfy the immigration authorities about your purpose for visiting and that you have enough money for the duration of your stay. You may need to provide details of your accommodation, as well…
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John Morris, Blumenau, Brazil
Who are you? I’m John Morris, a retired Missouri native who lived in California for 30 years and had the…
