This paper describes the cycle describe by the National Policy of Integral Healthcare of the Black Population (Política Nacional de Atenção Integral a Saúde da População Negra) - PNSIPN in the State of São Paulo' Health Secretariat within the years 2003 to 2010. Epidemiological studies showed racial inequalities and their impact on health. The remedy found by SES-SP was to formulate and implement a policy to ensure attention to the black population health, being the policy inserted into the State Health Plan, Annual Operating Plans, Terms of Commitment and Management Report. The paper reports the strategies, challenges and mistakes and suggests alternatives for those managers concerned about proposing actions for reduction of racial inequities in health.
Social inequality; healthcare policy; black population's health; racism