Social inclusion and access to comprehensive care for affected people

Country: Brazil

Location(s): Fortaleza, Sobral, Maracanaú, Redenção, Recife, Olinda, Paulista, Porto Velho, Ariquemes, Cacoal, Teresina, Campo Maior, Machadinho, Alto Alegre, Rolim de Moura e Pimenta Bueno

Zero Exclusion Project: Starting in 2024 and running until 2026, in the cities of Maracanaú, Fortaleza, Sobral and Redenção, with the aim of promoting social inclusion and guaranteeing basic human rights and full access to healthcare for people affected by leprosy, empowering health professionals together with social assistance professionals; seek access to comprehensive care for people with leprosy and their families so that they have the right to access income transfer benefits; diagnosis, exams, treatment, complementary therapies, rehabilitation, among others. For people with leprosy to take on leadership roles in the community and fight for their rights, also aiming to promote access to mental well-being actions, and activities that can promote improved income.

ILEP Members involved

NLR
Alexandre Menezes

Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau
Stefano Simoni

Partners

University of Ceará, FIOCRUZ, University of Piaui, Evandro Chagas Institute, MORHAN, Health and Social States Government, Health and Social Municipalities Government, CIEDDS