Stigmatization isolates sufferers, hindering timely diagnosis and treatment. Ending stigmatization, discrimination or negligence is essential to ensuring proper care for people with Chagas disease.
Promoting initiatives to overcome barriers to healthcare acces s for marginalized populations affected by the disease, as well as advocating for comprehensive care and support systems will improve outcomes for all affected individuals and their families.
More research is needed on quality diagnostics and medicines , and on cost-effective interventions for vector control, hygiene and food safety. Get involved the World Chagas Diseases Day Campaign!
Increase investments in capacity and resources towards prevention , diagnosis, management, control, surveillance and screening, starting at primary healthcare level. Be aware that risk of infection is not limited to areas where bugs are found – transmission can also occur by transfusion of blood and blood products, organ transplantation, congenital routes, oral/foodborne routes and laboratory accident. Include Chagas disease in policies related to migration and health.
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