Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) is a prominent Brazilian research institution dedicated to public health, medicine, and biomedical sciences. Founded in 1900, it focuses on disease prevention, control, and innovation through research, education, and health programs. Fiocruz collaborates with governments and international partners to address health challenges like infectious diseases, vaccine development, and health policy. Its work plays a vital role in improving health outcomes across Brazil and contributing to global health knowledge, combining scientific expertise with practical applications to benefit society.