Chagas disease in Brazil: new challenges and perspectives for old problems
Mandatory notification of chronic Chagas disease (CD) is vital for improving public health responses in Brazil, where millions are affected. Implemented nationally in 2020 and supported by the "e-SUS Notifica" platform in 2023, this system enables accurate disease burden assessment, early diagnosis, and treatment planning. It facilitates resource allocation and targeted interventions, addressing gaps in surveillance and care. Expanding these efforts and ensuring access to treatment is essential for Brazil's goal of eliminating CD by 2030.
Authors
- Veruska Maia da Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6829-8582)
- Fred Luciano Neves Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3944-0818)
- Rafaella Albuquerque e Silva
Institutions
- Ministério da Saúde (BR)
- Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (BR)
- Ministério da Saúde (ST)
- Fundação Carlos Chagas (BR)
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0074-02760240279
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico