Established on September 12, 1960, the Base Hospital of the Federal District (HBDF) is one of the largest and most significant public hospitals in Brasília. As part of Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS), HBDF serves as a central hub for high-complexity medical care, offering a wide range of services including emergency care, specialized surgeries, and comprehensive outpatient services. The hospital is managed by the Instituto de Gestão Estratégica de Saúde do Distrito Federal (IGESDF), which focuses on strategic health management to enhance service delivery.

HBDF is renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. The hospital handles over 600,000 emergency and outpatient visits annually, performs approximately 12,000 surgeries, and conducts around 17,000 hospitalizations each year.

Vision: To be a leading institution in providing high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare services in the Federal District.
Mission: To deliver exceptional medical care, foster medical education and research, and contribute to the well-being of the community through a patient-centered approach.

• Recognized as the second-largest hospital in terms of bed capacity in the Center-West Region of Brazil.

• Serves as a reference center for complex medical procedures and treatments within the Unified Health System (SUS).