Ezequiel Dias Foundation

The Ezequiel Dias Foundation (FUNED) is a prominent Brazilian public health institution and manufacturer based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. It serves as a critical pillar of Brazil's national health system, specializing in the production of hyperimmune sera (antivenoms), vaccines, and generic medications. FUNED also functions as a central state laboratory for epidemiological and environmental surveillance, while conducting extensive research and development in biotechnology and molecular biology. The foundation is one of the primary suppliers of essential biological products to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, particularly for the treatment of venomous animal accidents and infectious diseases. Additionally, it plays a vital role in the production of medications for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), including treatments for leprosy and HIV.