The ceremony for the Nunes Correa Verdades de Faria Awards, held at the Museu de São Roque in Lisbon, recognized work developed for the most vulnerable and for the advancement of medicine. The event also included a tribute to professor João Pedro Gorjão Clara, a former jury member.
In Area A, dedicated to the care of unprotected elderly, the award went to Helena Maria Martins Norinha Gomes Sobral for her work with Aldeias Humanitar. In Area C, focused on the treatment of heart diseases, Maria Helena Neto Lopes Duarte was honored for developing a project for integrated pharmaceutical consultation in primary healthcare for elderly individuals without a family doctor at the Unidade Local de Saúde de Almada-Seixal.
An honorable mention in Area A was given to Teresa Camarinha Almeida for her nursing work focused on the quality of care and dignity of the elderly. In Area B, concerning medical advancements for the elderly, no award was given.
“"These Awards are a very concrete expression of the Santa Casa's mission: to serve the community, protect the most vulnerable, and value knowledge for the common good."
The Nunes Correa Verdades de Faria Awards have been presented since 1987, each with a value of 12,500 euros, fulfilling the testamentary wish of benefactor Enrique Mantero Belard. Jury president André Brandão de Almeida highlighted the merit of the recognized works and their connection to people's concrete needs.
The ceremony was attended by Provedor Paulo Sousa, vice-provedora Rita Prates, and administrator André Brandão de Almeida, among other guests. The event concluded with an official photograph of the awardees and representatives.
