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Hansen Stories

Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is still a problem today in many places around the world. In Portugal the disease does not affect more than a dozen cases, but it was not so until the 20th century. This project aims to preserve memories, sharing stories of those who worked or were hospitalized in the last portuguese leprosy (Hospital Colónia Rovisco Pais) between 1947 and 1996.

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Dulcinia, connections and memories

Albano Pais de Sousa, almost 50 years old…

Américo, the electrician at the Hospital

Carlos, “baby Jesus”

Mr. Maia, baker

The cook Guilhermina

Dr. Tereso and the Rovisco Pais Hospital

Fernando and his second home

The laboratory, by Mr. Rainho

Memories of Dr. Santos Silva

Irene. Involution and conversion

Initial contribution to José’s journey

Maria Emília and Social Work

Vítor, memories, medicine and radiology

Edite’s memories and reflections

Antero, the mechanics at the Hospital

Visits by Nurse Nídia

Mavilde, body and soul nurse

Sister Emília and Sisters of Charity

Suspended lives, multiple supports

One family, one house

One patient, two diseases

Alzira, external patient

Ana, a life in the hospital

Mário, from kid to nurse

Lucy, the twin

Elias, nursing on wheels

Memories of a doctor

Rodrigo’s happy memories

Olinda. A decade, many memories


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