SCIENCE, GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVE OF THE REFERENCE CENTER IN LEIHMSNIOSE DO BAIXO SUL DA BAHIA

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592652225107

• Palavras-chave: Science; Reference Center; History of Leishmaniasis; Genealogy.

• Keywords: Science; Reference Center; History of Leishmaniasis; Genealogy.

• Abstract:

  The objective of this work is to present a genealogy of the historical narratives of Leishmaniasis Tegumentary from the Reference Center of Baixo Sul da Bahia. This research consists of oral history from the Leishmaniasis Reference Center (CRL) and theoretical references on the history of Leishmaniasis, from the point of view of Foucault's genealogy. In the interviews, the importance of CRL and its relationship with science was evidenced, based on studies initiated by medical researchers from the University of Brasília (UnB) in 1983. These professional science professionals will guide the community and effectively participate in the movement and organization the association for the implantation of the CRL that makes it possible to serve the population affected by Tegumentary Leishmaniasis; At the time when SUS (Unified Health System) neither existed and people acclaimed for comprehensive health care. It was therefore concluded that the scientific research in the town of Corte de Pedra will allow us to understand genealogically or why the implementation of the CRL.