World Chagas Disease Day

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.

Share accurate, evidence-based and updated information about risks associated with Chagas disease. Talk about Chagas diseases , without pointing to locations or ethnicity of people affected by the disease. Be empathetic towards people infected with Chagas disease.

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.

Advocate for prevention of transmission, early detection, care, epidemiological surveillance, and increased investment, starting at primary healthcare level. Increase investments and work with governments and local health authorities towards funding access to early diagnosis, safe treatment, care, surveillance and screening, starting at primary care level. Get involved the World Chagas Diseases Day Campaign!

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!