Brasília — Health Minister Alexandre Padilha on Wednesday (17) swore in the new members of the collegiate board of the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS), with Wadih Damous taking office as President and Lenise Secchin as Director of Norms and Product Licensing (DIPRO).

In his speech, Padilha stressed the need for greater integration between SUS and the supplementary health sector, framing the relationship as complementary. He stated that any notion of separation or antagonism between the two systems is unfounded, since they depend on each other to grow and to ensure comprehensive care.

The minister also underlined the role of health as a driver of national development, emphasizing that aligning care for the population with strengthening Brazil’s health-industrial complex is key to reducing inequalities and reinforcing sovereignty.

Wadih Damous reaffirmed his commitment to the Agora Tem Especialistas program, describing it as an act of citizenship that can relieve pressure on the public system, guarantee access to millions of Brazilians, and promote integrated health.

Lenise Secchin highlighted the importance of science-based regulation that listens to society. She noted that all product approvals by the ANS will be grounded in technical and scientific criteria, but with openness to public input, stressing that health is a right that must be respected.

Source: ANS

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