Health care in Brazil is a mix of public and private systems. The public system, known as SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde), provides free health services to all citizens, funded by taxes. It aims to ensure universal access to medical care, including preventive services, hospital treatment, and medications. Private health care is also available and often preferred by those who can afford it, offering quicker access to services and specialized care. Many Brazilians have private health insurance to supplement the public system, leading to a dual system where both public and private sectors coexist to meet the population's health needs.