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Anvisa approves cannabis cultivation for medical purposes
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The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) approved, on January 28, 2026, resolutions allowing cannabis cultivation for health treatments and research, along with new administration routes and plant imports. This step marks progress in the national production chain, easing access to plant-derived medicines. The changes broaden options for patients with severe illnesses while upholding strict restrictions.
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