Last week I had the unique opportunity to walk through the Favelas in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the very first time in my life.
During the International and LACan Regional team visit to the country, we went to the G10 Favelas project in Paraisópolis. This was something that I was very motivated to do since I first heard of this initiative, so I was excited to be able to do so in this occasion.
Novartis Brasil joined forces with the G10 Favelas project, led by Gilson Rodrigues, to create the Vidas initiative, working together with members of the local community to improve the quality of life of over 100,000 people currently living in the area. Through this collaboration, we are developing ways of promoting early diagnosis, #access, and care for the community, generating awareness, and activating care routes for chronic disease such a breast cancer, cardiovascular disease as well as NCDs.
Gilson and his team took us on a journey, through the alleys in the Favelas but also through his vision – which is an inspiring one: to work together with partners across sectors to generate sustainable impact for underserved communities and society as a whole. Obrigado Gilson e time, for bringing us through this journey, for being our partners and helping to build a sustainable healthcare legacy for Brazil.
I left the G10 Favelas with a sense of inspiration, hope and responsibility – for the future we build together for LACan. I am deeply grateful to the Novartis Brasil team, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in making this partnership a success. Your efforts have made this experience unforgettable. Let’s continue working together for a healthier LACan. #YesWeLACan
Patrick Horber, M.D., Sylvester Feddes, Dan Casserly, Aline Medici, Sammy Schlesinger, Leandro Fonseca, Caroline Oliveira, Mayara Doile, Bianca Cormanich, Michelle Ehlke
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