Leprosy clinic obtains renewal of accreditation certificate.
The process confirms compliance with rigorous standards to promote quality and safety of care.
The process confirms compliance with rigorous standards to promote quality and safety of care.
LASER Talks Rio honors scientist Milton Ozorio Moraes
The event will be broadcast from 19 pm on the Science, Art and Citizenship Network Channel on YouTube
The event will be broadcast from 19 pm on the Science, Art and Citizenship Network Channel on YouTube
Symposium honors Milton Ozório Moraes and highlights advances in leprosy and genetics
The event will bring together scientific partners, alumni and family to celebrate the researcher's legacy.
The event will bring together scientific partners, alumni and family to celebrate the researcher's legacy.
Green light for first leprosy vaccine trial in Brazil
Anvisa has authorized a trial of a vaccine that has preventive and therapeutic potential. People between 18 and 55 years old who have never had the disease can participate.
Anvisa has authorized a trial of a vaccine that has preventive and therapeutic potential. People between 18 and 55 years old who have never had the disease can participate.
Special attention to people living on the streets
Institute promoted tests for leprosy and sexually transmitted infections at an event at the Federal Regional Court
Institute promoted tests for leprosy and sexually transmitted infections at an event at the Federal Regional Court
Actions for the health of the population
Institute participates in health promotion initiatives in regions hit by storms in Rio de Janeiro
Institute participates in health promotion initiatives in regions hit by storms in Rio de Janeiro
Special: Leprosy
Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and history of the disease, which has free treatment and leads to a cure. F Outpatient Cliniciocruz is a reference in patient care
Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and history of the disease, which has free treatment and leads to a cure. F Outpatient Cliniciocruz is a reference in patient care
Leprosy care outpatient clinic celebrates national accreditation certificate
The event brought together patients, staff and guests to celebrate advances and reinforce the importance of continuous actions to improve care
The event brought together patients, staff and guests to celebrate advances and reinforce the importance of continuous actions to improve care
Mobilization for mental health care in leprosy
Preparatory debate for the National Mental Health Conference brought together activists and experts
Preparatory debate for the National Mental Health Conference brought together activists and experts
Online event discusses leprosy and mental health
Promoted by Morhan, IOC and partners, debate is preparatory to the National Mental Health Conference
Promoted by Morhan, IOC and partners, debate is preparatory to the National Mental Health Conference
IOC contributes to a joint effort to guarantee the rights of homeless people
Institute teams carried out around 250 consultations for leprosy and viral hepatitis and 750 tests to detect STIs in three days of activities
Institute teams carried out around 250 consultations for leprosy and viral hepatitis and 750 tests to detect STIs in three days of activities
Souza Araújo ambulatory for leprosy care wins national accreditation certificate
Care unit that is part of the SUS was recognized for providing safe and quality service to the patient
Care unit that is part of the SUS was recognized for providing safe and quality service to the patient
Leprosy Free Conference honors Milton Ozório Moraes
Preparatory event for the 17th National Health Conference is organized by the Movement for the Reintegration of People Affected by Leprosy
Preparatory event for the 17th National Health Conference is organized by the Movement for the Reintegration of People Affected by Leprosy
Ministry of Health honors Milton Ozório Moraes at event on leprosy
Scientific career was honored on a plaque given to the researcher's mother. At the event, Laboratory of IOC debated technological horizons on the grievance
Scientific career was honored on a plaque given to the researcher's mother. At the event, Laboratory of IOC debated technological horizons on the grievance
Leprosy is not transmissible by touching, hugging or kissing
Demystifying the disease is fundamental to expanding access to treatment, which is free and leads to cure
Demystifying the disease is fundamental to expanding access to treatment, which is free and leads to cure
Blotches on the body, loss of sensation, tingling or tingling in the hands and feet: know the symptoms of leprosy
Brazil registered 17 thousand new cases in 2022. Early diagnosis avoids neural complications
Brazil registered 17 thousand new cases in 2022. Early diagnosis avoids neural complications
Science says goodbye to Milton Ozório Moraes
One of the greatest scholars in the pathophysiology of leprosy passed away on the morning of 9/11
One of the greatest scholars in the pathophysiology of leprosy passed away on the morning of 9/11
International workshop on advances in mycobacterial research
The activity counts with the participation of national and foreign specialists. Meetings will be held online throughout the month of November
The activity counts with the participation of national and foreign specialists. Meetings will be held online throughout the month of November
Translational research in leprosy: from the bench to the patient
The theme is being discussed in the session this Friday (02/09)
The theme is being discussed in the session this Friday (02/09)
Dedication to science earns international award
Recognition was granted by a Mexican foundation to the head of the Leprosy Laboratory of the IOC, especially for their contributions to the health of vulnerable populations
Recognition was granted by a Mexican foundation to the head of the Leprosy Laboratory of the IOC, especially for their contributions to the health of vulnerable populations
Fiocruz, Microsoft and Novartis create artificial intelligence to accelerate leprosy diagnosis
First results show that the algorithm indicates the probability of the disease, correcting more than 90% of cases based on photos of skin lesions and clinical data
First results show that the algorithm indicates the probability of the disease, correcting more than 90% of cases based on photos of skin lesions and clinical data
Book tells stories of researchers to inspire future scientists
Publication aimed at teenagers, presents the biography of women who stood out in health research. scientists from IOC are among the honorees
Publication aimed at teenagers, presents the biography of women who stood out in health research. scientists from IOC are among the honorees
Developed the country's first molecular test for leprosy
Kit was registered with Anvisa and can contribute to the early detection of the disease, which affects 27 people a year in the country
Kit was registered with Anvisa and can contribute to the early detection of the disease, which affects 27 people a year in the country
During the Covid-19 pandemic, leprosy diagnoses drop 40% in Rio de Janeiro
In allusion to the State Day of Awareness, Mobilization and Fight against Leprosy, experts draw attention to the disease and reinforce the effectiveness of the treatment
In allusion to the State Day of Awareness, Mobilization and Fight against Leprosy, experts draw attention to the disease and reinforce the effectiveness of the treatment
#TBTdoIOC: recall important events in the history of the Unit
The inauguration of the new building of the Souza Araújo Outpatient Clinic for leprosy care, in 2008, is the highlight of this edition
The inauguration of the new building of the Souza Araújo Outpatient Clinic for leprosy care, in 2008, is the highlight of this edition
Ranking: performance of Brazilian scientists in leprosy
Six researchers from IOC are among the world's leading experts. Fiocruz occupies the top of the ranking of institutions
Six researchers from IOC are among the world's leading experts. Fiocruz occupies the top of the ranking of institutions
Fiocruz receives UN rapporteur against discrimination against leprosy patients
Researchers, health professionals, managers and patients participated in a meeting held at Fiocruz, in Rio de Janeiro. Meeting is part of a visit to the country to map challenges in the area
Researchers, health professionals, managers and patients participated in a meeting held at Fiocruz, in Rio de Janeiro. Meeting is part of a visit to the country to map challenges in the area
Researchers develop transgenic strain of leprosy-causing bacteria
Unprecedented feat, cultivation of the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae in tick cells, may open the way for new studies aimed at improving the diagnosis and identification of resistance to the drugs used in the treatment of the disease
Unprecedented feat, cultivation of the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae in tick cells, may open the way for new studies aimed at improving the diagnosis and identification of resistance to the drugs used in the treatment of the disease
Genetic mapping traces the evolution of leprosy
International collaboration led to the most comprehensive analysis ever conducted on the topic. In Brazil, microorganism was introduced more than 500 years ago
International collaboration led to the most comprehensive analysis ever conducted on the topic. In Brazil, microorganism was introduced more than 500 years ago
Permanent commitment to quality
North American accrediting commission reaffirms the international quality standard of the Ambulatório Souza Araújo and the Leprosy Laboratory of the IOC
North American accrediting commission reaffirms the international quality standard of the Ambulatório Souza Araújo and the Leprosy Laboratory of the IOC
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