THE IMPORTANCE OF DEFENDING THE UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM DURING PANDEMICS: RIO GRANDE DO SUL'S EXPERIENCE

ABSTRACT

In pandemic times, the importance of strengthening social politics and protecting the working class is made evident. At this juncture, there is a highlight in the attacks and advances of the capital, those which seek profit and the maintenance of the economic system in detriment of people's safety. Therefore, this article seeks to cover, from a documentary research, the debate regarding social politics, in special, brazilian social politics, bringing to light matters such as its importance in times of pandemic, and the multiple attempts of dismantling, which bear direct impact in people's health, in a context of privatisation and commodification of healthcare. In special, it shows the reality in Rio Grande do Sul, analyzing the local government decisions and the documents produced by Rio Grande do Sul's State Healthcare Board, regarding COVID-19