In Memory of Dr. Rogério Moreira de Almeida

Dr. Rogério Moreira de Almeida, the former president of the Paraíba, Brazil Chapter, sadly passed away on July 3, 2021. 

Dr. Rogério had been an active member of Partners since 1986, serving as executive director and president of the Chapter, as well as a Partners International Board Member from 2007-2010. Dr. Rogério was a professor of physical therapy and founded the Physical Therapy Program at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). He was well-regarded in his field both in Brazil and abroad.

Dr. Rogério received the Jay Oliva Chancellor’s prize from New York University where he received his master’s degree. He held meritorious awards from the Brazilian Professional Physical Therapists Association and universities in London, France, and Spain. 

Dr. Rogério created two life-changing community volunteer programs during his lifetime:

  • 1. Escola de Posturas, a free clinic that served more than 10,000 people with spinal cord and posture problems and has become part of the Ministry of Education curriculum; and
  • 2. The popular senior citizen program, “Mantenha-se Ativo” (“Keep Active” in English), for which he received the title of Paraíba Citizen of the Year from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Paraíba. 

We thank Dr. Rogério for his life of service and send our condolences to his family and friends.