Hansen’s disease, currently, is considered rare in Brazil. Even so, the Amazon remains the region where most cases are registered: in 2021, cases within the region represented 41% of the country's sum, according to data from the Ministry of Health.

According to World Health Organization, in 2020, out of more than 19,000 cases registered in the Americas circumscription, almost 94% were in Brazil. The country also ranks second among the ones with the highest number of cases in the world, being supplanted only by India.

When talking about Hansen’s disease, the history is marked by discrimination and social segregation. In this week's Liberal Amazon article, you can find out more information and stories about Hansen’s disease. Learn more on www.liberalamazon.com.