Lúcia Souto

Lúcia Souto is a Brazilian medical professional and researcher known for her work in public health and sanitation. She gained prominence for her role in investigating the high mortality rates of infants at the Clínica Pediátrica da Região dos Lagos (Clipel) in Cabo Frio during the late 1990s. As a former state deputy and a prominent voice in public health, she has been vocal about the systemic issues within the healthcare system that contributed to these tragic events.