Health Surveillance in the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of SUS in the current scenario

Abstract

Objective: to describe and discussing the challenges of SUS in the current scenario and also the role of Health Surveillance in the context of the new coronavirus pandemic. Method: Theoretical essay anchored in national and international scientific literature, plus authors' critical analysis. Based on the theoretical construction on reflective thinking, the following were discussed, the Health Surveillance in the context of the epidemic of the new coronavirus; and the challenges of SUS in contemporary times. Results: The biggest challenge nowadays remains political and resisting the attacks and risks of dismantling the SUS due to fiscal adjustment policies. Other challenges including, the economic and financial interests linked to healthcare companies; political proposal for Universal Health Coverage; divestment; insufficient public infrastructure; reproduction of the hegemonic medical model. Conclusion: It is expected that the COVID-19 pandemic will arouse reflections in the population regarding repoliticization of society in defense of SUS as a UHS.