5.4 – Health

The Federal District Public Health System is made up of seven health regions, coordinated by 15 General Health Coordinators, which encompass different areas relating to health, such as: ambulatory consultations, hospitalizations, intensive care and emergencies and diagnostic support services. There are 169 basic health units and 22 hospitals, six of which are specialized, not including other health units, such as: polyclinics, emergency response units and diagnostic centers. Among the public hospitals of note are the Base Hospital, Asa Norte Regional Hospital, Asa Sul Regional Hospital and the Brasilia University Hospital, all located in the central area of Brasilia. The remaining administrative regions in the Federal District also have health units in their areas. The Federal District also has a large network of private hospitals and health establishments.