Antonio Borges was one of the founders of MORHAN. He was patient and later "Prefeito" of this leper. Often returns to visit his former colleagues. To test whether the diagnosis is occurring early or late using the percentage of degree of disability among new cases tested. In 2002, 69.0% were assessed the new cases and of these 7.9% had physical disabilities, that is, decreased protective sensation in the eyes, hands or feet and 4% already had deformities.