Porto-Santense diagnosed with Lupus asks for support to adapt to the house

Joana Moreira, a native of the island of Porto Santo, was diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder that has severely affected your health. The young woman says that “joint pain is daily and that it has been a lot challenging, turning simple tasks into great challenges”. For this reason, Porto-Santense is asking for support through a 'crowdfunding' campaign launched on 'GoFundMe' platform to adapt your home to your new needs of mobilit…

Modern medicine has identified around 80 autoimmune diseases, lupus being one of the most serious and complex. Data provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Health offer a clear vision of this health challenge. Lupus is a chronic and inflammatory autoimmune disease that can have a devastating impact on those who suffer from it. In this condition, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, confusing them with external pathogens. Th…