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Vitalis Brazil Program: Technological Innovation and Social Justice in the National Transplant System

Authors: SANTOS, GRACIO;

Vitalis Brazil Program: Technological Innovation and Social Justice in the National Transplant System

Abstract

Organ transplantation is one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine, yet access to this life‑saving procedure remains highly unequal worldwide. In Brazil, more than 65,000 patients are currently on the waiting list, with average waiting times ranging from three to five years. Many die before receiving a transplant, while socioeconomic disparities allow privileged groups faster access. The Vitalis Brazil Program is proposed as an innovative national system designed to guarantee immediate and equitable access to organ transplantation. The program is structured around five integrated axes: (1) national identity cards including donor status; (2) dedicated hospital teams available 24/7; (3) mobile intensive care units equipped with artificial intelligence for rapid donor and recipient screening; (4) a nationwide logistics system with priority air and ground transportation; and (5) hybrid monitoring combining AI and clinical teams for post‑transplant follow‑up. Expected outcomes include a 50% reduction in the transplant waiting list within five years, a decrease in donor‑to‑recipient transfer time to less than six hours, an increase in organ acceptance rates above 85%, and patient survival rates exceeding 90% one year after transplantation. Beyond clinical results, the program emphasizes social justice, transparency, and the consolidation of organ donation as a collective cultural value. In conclusion, the Vitalis Brazil Program represents a strategic innovation for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), combining science, technology, ethics, and solidarity. Its implementation as a State policy has the potential to transform Brazil into a global reference in organ transplantation, ensuring that the right to life is immediate, fair, and universal. Keywords: Organ transplantation; Health equity; Artificial intelligence; Public health policy; Brazil

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