A highlight of the Information Products and Services of the Latin American and Caribbean Center for Health Sciences Information (BIREME) is available at https://www.bireme.org/, also within the context of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) flagship initiatives that include digital transformation in health information management.
This highlights the operation and ongoing development of the Virtual Health Library (VHL) ecosystem in 36 countries, accessed by 9.5 million users with 60 million visits/year and 730,000 full-text downloads. Among the developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions are Automated Syntheses and Super Summaries; Automated Indexing, DeCS Finder AI; and Natural Language Processing.
To strengthen the decision-making capacity of health personnel and communities regarding the Organization’s priorities, BIREME provides the operation and ongoing development of platforms such as ProEthos, BIGG/BIGG REC, and the Good Practices Platform, which support the ethical management of research, the systematization of evidence-based guidelines and recommendations (GRADE), and the dissemination of successful experiences in public health. These digital solutions contribute to transparency, cooperation, and informed decision-making in the countries of the Region.
The Brazilian SUS Digital Platform, which integrates the Formative Second Opinion (SOF), Decision Aids, and the Interagency Health Information Network (RIPSA) Portal, represents a model of innovation and support for the Unified Health System (SUS). The SOF integrates more than 1,800 frequently asked questions that cover 65% of primary care demands in Brazil. The Decision Aids for the general public initially cover the topics of maternal and reproductive health and rights. This digital ecosystem reinforces the regional commitment to equitable access to knowledge and the improvement of clinical, community, and management decisions. The RIPSA Portal contains basic health data indicators in Brazil and their publications.
At the 62nd PAHO/WHO Directing Council (CD62), held from September 29 to October 3, 2025, BIREME presented its scientific information products and services. The Center’s Director, João Paulo Souza, highlighted these information products and services coordinated regionally by BIREME, its strategic alliances, new initiatives, and innovative solutions for promoting scientific knowledge in different health contexts.
The bireme.org portal can be accessed in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and all the aforementioned information products and services can be accessed there.