Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone’s role in Chagas disease.






Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone’s role in Chagas disease has been selected as the theme for World Chagas Disease Day 2025 following a broad consultative process.

Early detection is key as Chagas disease is curable when treatment is provided soon after infection. If this does not happen because of delayed diagnosis, the infection can transform into a life-threatening condition. In this case, adequate care throughout life is essential.

Detection, treatment and monitoring of the disease can be carried out at primary health-care level in most cases.

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