DIREITO À SAÚDE E A REDE DE CUIDADOS À PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA AUDITIVA

This article addresses the right to health in Brazil, highlighting its historical evolution and its inclusion in the 1988 Constitution as a fundamental social right. It analyzes the transformation of health policies, from philanthropic assistance to the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS), based on the principles of universality, equity, comprehensiveness, decentralization and social participation. The text also highlights the importance of the Health Reform, national conferences and specific actions, such as care for hearing health and the rights of people with disabilities, including the recognition of Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS). Finally, it reinforces the need to strengthen social participation and popular control to ensure progress in promoting the right to health and social inclusion.