Homeopathic work in the slums (favelas) of Brazilian cities

Homeopathy is recognized in Brazil as a medical specialization. More than fourteen thousand medical doctors have already followed some form of homeopathic course in the last twenty years. In spite of this, the majority of the Brazilian population, mostly the less socially and economically advantaged, has no access to homeopathic treatment. To correct this situation many homeopathic medical groups have been working inside the „favelas“ treating the people who live there. The various approaches, methodologies, difficulties and results will be presented and discussed. Keywords: Brazil, access to homeopathic treatme…