WORLD CHAGAS DISEASE DAY

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝟷𝟺𝚃𝙷 𝙰𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙻

🅃🄷🄴🄼🄴: 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲

As the majority of those with the disease exhibit few to no symptoms, Chagas disease is frequently referred to as a silent disease. It is known as American Trypanosomiasis because it is a disease brought on by an organism that is carried by insects called kissing bugs and is common in rural areas of Latin America. However, population shifts from rural to urban areas in Latin America and to other parts of the world have altered the epidemiology of Chagas disease and extended its geographic dispersion. Control measures should concentrate on preventing transmission from insect bite, mother to child, and from blood transfusion.

This year’s theme promotes universal care and accessibility of resources to those who need it the most. Since primary healthcare is the first line of communication between patients and medical professionals, it is crucial to educate these communities about Chagas disease and promote early diagnosis by stimulating a high index of suspicion in the healthcare professionals, developing a treatment protocol, establishing follow-up plan, and health education to reduce transmission and complications. Chagas can seriously affect the heart, brain, and digestive systems if it is not caught in time.

We are drawing attention to Chagas disease and the pain it causes, and advocating for fair access to medical care and other services for all those who are afflicted. It is an appeal to the government, and decision-makers with the aim of changing the way Chagas disease is perceived from an isolated case to something that should be included in routine medical care. This will increase the execution of disease control activities such as vector control programs, screening programs and treatment protocols.

Photo credit: All World Day

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