A Defensoria Pública da União e a efetivação do direito à saúde no Maranhão: uma análise da judicialização de medicamentos nos anos de 2019 à 2024

Abstract

The research analyzed the role of the Federal Public Defender's Office (DPU) in Maranhão between 2019 and 2024, focusing on the judicialization of medicines and the impact of its actions on the realization of the right to health. The study aimed to identify how the DPU contributed to ensuring access to medicines, particularly in the face of shortcomings in public health policies. A qualitative approach was adopted, based on the deductive method, analyzing legal doctrine, case law, and case studies. The results revealed that the DPU played a strategic role by overcoming bureaucratic obstacles, enabling the granting of urgent relief, and ensuring access to medicines even in adverse scenarios. It is concluded that, although challenges persist, the DPU promotes equity and social justice, remaining essential for the protection of fundamental rights.