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Briefing Documents | October 5, 2011

Shortage of Benznidazole Leaves Thousands of Chagas Patients Without Treatment

This crisis could have been prevented but the major player involved, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, has shirked its responsibilities and is evidently unwilling to overcome the various challenges. 

Briefing Documents | October 4, 2011

Fact Sheet: Chagas Disease, or American Trypanosomiasis

Chagas disease, or American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) and is transmitted mainly by insects called triatomines, also known as ‘assassin bugs’ or ‘kissing bugs’. It is endemic in 21 Latin American countries and cases have also been reported in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

Special Report | July 7, 2009

Chagas: It's Time to Break the Silence

Millions of people are infected with Chagas disease yet they do not know. They can die in silence, without asking for help, without knowing why. It's time to act: diagnose and treat now!

Field News | March 29, 1999

News for the Week of March 29, 1999

Field News | December 28, 1998

News for the Week of December 28, 1998

Field News | December 14, 1998

News for the Week of December 14, 1998

Field News | November 23, 1998

News for the Week of November 23, 1998

Field News | November 16, 1998

News for the Week of November 16, 1998

Field News | November 9, 1998

Hurricane Mitch Relief Efforts

Field News | November 2, 1998

News for the Week of November 2, 1998

Nicaragua