brhejoThe BRICS Health JournalThe BRICS Health Journal3034-47003034-4719Sechenov University10.47093/3034-4700.2025.2.3.60-71brhejo-56Research ArticleСтатьиThe BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases: a multilateral agenda to health equityhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9626-7740Cravo NetoDraurio Barreira

Draurio Barreira Cravo Neto, Department of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis,Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District

Santini de OliveiraMarilia

Marilia Santini de Oliveira, Department of Communicable Diseases

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-1776SantosSilene Lima Dourado Ximenes

Silene Lima Dourado Ximenes Santos, Department of Communicable Diseases

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

BaymaSarah Maria Soares Fernandes

 Sarah Maria Soares Fernandes Bayma, Department of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis,Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5050-6742LimaDouglas Oliveira Carmo

Douglas Oliveira Carmo Lima, Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

PaivaFernanda Manara Whately

Fernanda Manara Whately Paiva, Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

ArrudaThania Regina Fernandes

Thania Regina Fernandes Arruda, Department of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis,Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1891-9795Beatriz de OliveiraNatiela

Natiela Beatriz de Oliveira, Department of Communicable Diseases

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4779-1060Silva e AlvesAna Julia

Ana Julia Silva e Alves, Department of Communicable Diseases

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8018-9939WachiraVirginia Kagure

Virginia Kagure Wachira, Department of Communicable Diseases 

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

 

Almeida de AraújoArieli

Arieli Almeida de Araújo, Department of Communicable Diseases

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1994-9149PaivaNágila Rodrigues

Nágila Rodrigues Paiva, Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

BotaroSwelen Bianka Araujo

Swelen Bianka Araujo Botaro, Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6577-037XSimãoMariângela Batista Galvão

Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão, Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance

SRTV 702 Vila W5 Norte Ed. PO 700, Brasília, Federal District 

mariangela.simao@saude.gov.brMinistry of Health of BrazilBrazil2025231220252360–71Copyright © Cravo Neto D., Santini de Oliveira M., Santos S., Bayma S., Lima D., Paiva F., Arruda T., Beatriz de Oliveira N., Silva e Alves A., Wachira V., Almeida de Araújo A., Paiva N., Botaro S., Simão M., 20252025Cravo Neto D., Santini de Oliveira M., Santos S., Bayma S., Lima D., Paiva F., Arruda T., Beatriz de Oliveira N., Silva e Alves A., Wachira V., Almeida de Araújo A., Paiva N., Botaro S., Simão M.Cravo Neto D., Santini de Oliveira M., Santos S., Bayma S., Lima D., Paiva F., Arruda T., Beatriz de Oliveira N., Silva e Alves A., Wachira V., Almeida de Araújo A., Paiva N., Botaro S., Simão M.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://www.bricshealthjournal.com/jour/article/view/56

The creation of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases marks a pivotal step in positioning the social determinants of health at the forefront of global public policy and collective action. Socially determined diseases shaped by poverty, inequality, inadequate sanitation, and limited access to services, remain significant public health challenges across BRICS nations. Despite substantial progress in science, technology, and health system strengthening, global targets for disease elimination and reduction remain off track due to persistent financial gaps, fragmented programs, and insufficient multisectoral coordination. In this context, BRICS countries, representing nearly half of the world’s population, are uniquely positioned to drive transformative change by integrating health equity principles into national and international agendas. This manuscript describes the technical and political process that led to the formulation of the BRICS Partnership, culminating in its endorsement at the BRICS Leaders’ Meeting. The Partnership outlines five strategic objectives focused on strengthening resilient health systems, advancing intersectoral action, expanding research and innovation, securing sustainable financing, and aligning global positions to accelerate progress toward disease elimination. The initiative offers a comprehensive framework that addresses both disease-specific challenges and the broader structural drivers of inequity. The BRICS Partnership thus emerges as a global model of how collaboration, scientific advancement, multilateralism, and social justice can converge to accelerate the elimination, control, or reduction of socially determined diseases and promote a healthier, more equitable future.

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