Sep 30, 2024 · Chagas disease is a parasitic, systemic, and chronic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, with risk factors strongly link to low socioeconomic factors. Chagas disease is considered a neglected tropical disease.

World Chagas Day aims to raise awareness of Chagas disease, improve early detection, expand diagnostic coverage, and provide equitable access to clinical care. Theme 2024: Early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

May 17, 2019 · This document reports the progress made in the Americas towards the EMTCT of HIV and syphilis between 2010 and 2017. It is the first Regional report regarding elimination of mother-to-child and early childhood transmission of hepatitis B and congenital Chagas disease. The main findings are as follows:

Apr 13, 2022 · PAHO calls for detection of all cases and equitable access to care for this disease, which causes about 30,000 new infections each year. Washington, DC, April 13, 2022 (PAHO)- Due to its silent nature, less than 10% of those infected with Chagas disease each year receive timely diagnosis and, therefore, effective treatment in Mexico, Central America, and South …

May 17, 2019 · The report “ New generations free of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas disease in the Americas 2018 ”, which compiles data from 52 countries and territories in the Americas, shows that since 2010, 30,800 children were born without HIV thanks to interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission.

Apr 13, 2021 · PAHO calls for redoubling efforts to diagnose the disease, which affects between 6 and 8 million people in the Americas. Washington, D.C., 13 April 2021 (PAHO) – On the eve of the annual World Chagas Disease Day (14 April), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warns that 70% of people living with the disease do not know they are infected.

Apr 13, 2023 · Chagas disease is almost 100% curable if detected and treated early. “With Chagas detection rates so low, treatment is arriving too late,” said Dr. Massimo Ghidinelli, interim Director of PAHO's Department of Prevention, Control, and Elimination of …

Jul 1, 2019 · To improve detection and management of the disease, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published a new Guide for Diagnosis and Treatment of Chagas Disease (currently available only in Spanish).

Dec 1, 2022 · Chronic Care for Neglected Infectious Diseases: Leprosy/Hansen’s Disease, Lymphatic Filariasis, Trachoma, and Chagas Disease

Meeting for Chagas Disease The main activities of these Centres include: (1) training of health human resources; (2) controlling for quality of serology (blood) diagnostics; and (3) creating publications. The Centre at the Instituto Nacional de Parasitología (INP), Administración Nacional de Laboratorios e Institutos de Salud provides annual training workshops for doctors, nurses …