National Council of State Health Departments (CONASS)

The National Council of State Health Department (CONASS) is a professional organization that brings together state-level public health officials in Brazil. Its role is to coordinate, support, and promote effective health policies and programs across different states, ensuring they work together to improve public health outcomes. CONASS facilitates communication among states, shares best practices, and advises government leaders on health issues like disease prevention, healthcare access, and health system strengthening. Overall, it acts as a national platform to promote unified, evidence-based public health strategies across Brazil’s states.