brhejoThe BRICS Health JournalThe BRICS Health Journal3034-47003034-4719Sechenov University10.47093/3034-4700.2025.2.3.15-26brhejo-53Research ArticleСтатьиBRICS leaders issue Rio de Janeiro Declaration and highlight health initiatives led by Fiocruzhttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-6357-8961HoirischClaudia

Claudia Hoirisch, Master’s in administration with a focus on health policies, Researcher at the VicePresidency of Global Health and International Relations at Fiocruz, Coordination of the BRICS Network of Research in Public Health and Health Systems in Brazil, Vice-Presidency of Global Health and International Relations at Fiocruz

Av. Brasil, 4.365, Manguinhos, CEP 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

claudia.hoirisch@fiocruz.brhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2497-9861PereiraAdelyne Maria Mendes

 Adelyne Maria Mendes Pereira, PhD in Public Health with postdoctoral studies in global health, Researcher at the Department of Health Administration and Planning and accredited professor in the Public Health Graduate Program, Coordination of the BRICS Network of Research in Public Health and Health Systems in Brazil, Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health, Fiocruz

Rua Leopoldo Bulhões, 1.480 – Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, CEP: 21041-210 

https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6725-6872EstephanioJoão Miguel

João Miguel Estephanio, Doctoral candidate at University of Brasília, Advisor for international affairs and researcher at Fiocruz presidency

Avenida L3 Norte, s/n, Darcy Ribeiro University Campus, Gleba A, Brasília – DF, 70904-130 

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1124-6997CrivelliDenise Lobo

Denise Lobo Crivelli, Postgraduate in Foreign Trade and Marketing, Institutional Relations Coordinator, Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz

Av. Brasil, 4.365, Vinicius Fonseca Administrative Center – Manguinhos, CEP 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5626-3211Duarte de AlbuquerqueHiago André

Hiago André Duarte de Albuquerque, PhD candidate in International Relations, Master’s in strategic studies and Bachelor in Political Science, International Relations Advisor at BioManguinhos/Fiocruz, Bio-Manguinhos

Av. Brasil, 4.365, Vinicius Fonseca Administrative Center – Manguinhos, CEP 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2363-1289FerreiraRicardo de Godoi Mattos

Ricardo de Godoi Mattos Ferreira,Doctor of Science, Vice-Director of Innovation at Bio-Manguinhos, Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz, Coordinator of the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center in Brazil

Av. Brasil, 4.365, Vinicius Fonseca Administrative Center – Manguinhos, CEP 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9944-9195BussPaulo Marchiori

Paulo Marchiori Buss, Doctor of Science from the Global Health and Sustainability Program at the University of São Paulo’s School of Public Health, Physician and Emeritus Professor at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Coordinator of the WHO Collaborating Center for Global Health Diplomacy and South-South Cooperation at Fiocruz; Full member of the National Academy of Medicine, President of the Latin American Alliance for Global Health (Alasag)

Av. Brasil, 4365, Manguinhos, CEP 21040-900, Rio de Janeiro – RJ

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Brazil assumed the presidency of BRICS this year and stipulated some health priorities as strengthening BRICS Network of Research in Public Health and Health Systems; strengthening BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Centre; elimination of socially determined diseases and infections; tuberculosis research network; combat public health emergencies of international concern or catastrophes; physical and technological infrastructure for specialized care in remote and hardto-reach areas; BRICS regulatory authorities for medical products; and artificial intelligence and data governance in health systems. BRICS leaders gathered for the 17th Summit on July 6–7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they issued the Rio de Janeiro Declaration, themed “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”. In the human and social development promotion section of the main document, the health-related paragraphs highlighted two initiatives led by Fiocruz, a strategic institution of the Brazilian State: the BRICS Network of Research in Public Health and Health Systems and the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Centre. A third initiative, the Conference of the BRICS National Public Health Institutes, coordinated by Fiocruz, although not mentioned at the Leaders’ Summit, earned a place in the BRICS Health Ministers’ declaration due its significance. Its recommendations will help advance knowledge on public health issues and support decision-making processes. The objective of this article is to report the development of initiatives led by Brazil during its presidency in 2025 and subsidize India, the next presidency, to continue the health actions related to health.

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