Collective Health at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Unified Health System

Collective Health at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: To reflect on the challenges pertaining to Collective Health in facing the COVID-19 pandemic into the Unified Health System (SUS). Method: Theoretical essay, whose foundation is based on the theoretical construction on reflective thinking, based on national and international scientific literature, as well as on the author's critical analysis. Results: In the COVID-19 pandemic context, the articulation of the pivotal pillars of Collective Health is urgent, such as, Epidemiology, Administration and Management, and Social Sciences for the effective response to COVID-19 in the SUS. It is noteworthy that, in the current health context, the perspectives for consolidating the SUS include strengthening the awareness of citizenship and social responsibility, increasing the mobilization of social movements and organizations in defense of the right to health, winning over the adhesion of the majority from health professionals to the conception of SUS and the greater commitment of the State and public sector leaders to the implementation of its principles and guidelines. Conclusion: It's expected that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to serve as an example for the re-politicization of society in defense of SUS as a Universal Health System.