The present study aims to analyze actions to control Hansen's disease developed in nine municipalities of the State of São Paulo and one of the health authorities of the city of São Paulo, selected based on their population, geographic location and prevalence coefficients. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee nº 514/05 and instruments were administered by means of interviews to 59 professionals, 17 interlocutors and 9 managers. Data were analyzed using the program SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientists). It was verified that prevalence is on the decline and detection remains stable. The physical incapacity prevention actions, health education and active search have not been satisfactorily developed. The most qualified professionals are in the reference units and teamwork is fragile.
Leprosy; Control of transmissible diseases; Health Services Organization
