Shortage of specialized hospitals leads families to cross Brazil in search of care

In a country with continental dimensions, Pequeno Príncipe is the only pediatric hospital to offer high-complexity care in 35 specialties through SUS (the Brazilian Public Health System)

Growth in COVID-19 cases and high drug prices mark the first half of the year

Number of infected children was 30% higher than the total recorded in 2021; drugs had an increase of up to 120%

Scientists are developing mouth gel to treat mucositis

The main adverse reaction of chemotherapy, mucositis causes intense pain and is a gateway to other infections

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