The current leprosy situation in Brazil

Leprosy Mailing List, December 20^th, 2008

 

Ref.:    The current leprosy situation in Brazil (has 4 attachments)

From:  de Pinho Andrade J. E., Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

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Dear Salvatore,

 

Thanks for publishing our bulletin.  Please find the latest publication of Brazilian Ministry of Health on the current Hansen’s disease situation in the country (both Portuguese andEnglish versions).

 

The 10 major leprosy clusters comprise more than 1,100 municipalities. It would be difficult to enlist the relevant towns, districts and states involved.  I’m attaching a map ofBrazil (1, 2) – for comparison – so that one can have an idea of the spots! More information on this issue can be asked to the national leprosy program coordinator through the following e-mail: maria.leide at saude.gov.br

 

I take this occasion to wish Season’s greetings to all LML readers.

 

José Eduardo de Pinho Andrade, MD, MPH

 

Associação NLR Brasil

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