ABRAF - Brazilian Pulmonary Hypertension and Related Diseases Association

ABRAF is a Brazilian registered nonprofit organization for chronic lung and heart illnesses patients with no political or religious affiliations since 2006. Its mission is to improve patients' quality of life, support them and their families, raise awareness of their disease, collaborate with healthcare providers, and promote public policies for adequate, accessible treatment.

Based in São Paulo, ABRAF reaches Latin-American and Portuguese-speaking countries. In ABRAF's support groups, helpline, or educational conferences, families receive information on access to social security, treatment, and clinical trials. Local communities also benefit from the institution's research, awareness campaigns, and advocacy at federal, state, and local levels.