title: The control of Hansen' disease is one of the highest priorities for the Brazilian government and its federal ministry of health. Presentation.
authors.affiliation: National Hansen's Disease Control Program, Ministry of Health.
authors.forename: Maria Leide W de
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Gerson Oliveira
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Penna
authors.forename: José Gomes
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Temporão
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D035082:Federal Government; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000517:prevention & control*