Brazilian Health Minister Leads Delegation to CGN Nuclear Technology to Advance China-Brazil Cooperation in Nuclear Medicine

On March 16, Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha led a delegation to CGN Nuclear Technology Development Co., Ltd. (CGNNT), where he held in-depth discussions with Sheng Guofu, secretary of the company’s Party Committee and chairman, on deepening healthcare cooperation between China and Brazil. The delegation also toured the CGN BraggCure® Proton Therapy System and explored the company’s nuclear technology solutions for healthcare, laying a solid foundation for further cooperation.
At CGN’s exhibition hall, the delegation received a detailed briefing on the company’s progress and achievements in proton therapy system research and development, clinical applications, and market development. They also learned about its R&D capabilities and the applications of its medical isotope products. The two sides held candid, in-depth discussions on key topics, including innovation in nuclear medicine technology, clinical applications of proton therapy, and coordinated development of the healthcare industry, reaching broad consensus. They agreed that China and Brazil have considerable scope and potential for cooperation in nuclear medicine equipment R&D, professional training, industrial chain collaboration, and the implementation of joint projects.

The delegation receives a briefing on the CGN BraggCure® Proton Therapy System.

Minister Padilha spoke highly of CGNNT’s achievements in independent innovation in nuclear medicine and recognized the important role of China’s nuclear medicine technologies in improving healthcare services and safeguarding public health. During the meeting, the two sides reached a consensus on strategic cooperation in healthcare, particularly nuclear technology solutions for health, and identified preliminary priorities and areas of cooperation. They will establish a dedicated working group to refine cooperation plans, strengthen the foundation for collaboration, and advance the deployment of CGNNT’s advanced nuclear medicine solutions in Brazil, helping the country upgrade its medical equipment and enhance its clinical diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

Sheng Guofu presents Minister Padilha with a model of the CGN BraggCure® Proton Therapy System.

Through technology introduction, assimilation, absorption, and further innovation, the CGN BraggCure® Proton Therapy System has achieved independent capabilities in design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. The system has been included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Guidance Catalogue for the Promotion and Application of Major Technical Equipment (First Unit/Set), 2024 Edition, as well as the tenth batch of the China Association of Medical Equipment’s Catalogue of Outstanding Domestic Medical Equipment. It is currently on display at the National Museum of China as part of the exhibition Laying the Foundations for a Strong Nation: Achievements of Made in China During the 14th Five-Year Plan Period.

The CGN BraggCure® Proton Therapy System.

The visit represents a concrete step toward implementing the consensus between China and Brazil on building a community with a shared future. It also demonstrates the two countries’ efforts to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation across the board and expand collaboration in areas that improve people’s lives. Cooperation in nuclear medicine will strengthen both countries’ capabilities in medical equipment R&D and clinical applications, while bringing new momentum to high-quality development in global healthcare and contributing to a global community of health for all.