- World Chagas Disease Day is observed every year on April 14th to raise awareness about a life-threatening illness that can cause severe heart and digestive problems.
- It is also known as American trypanosomiasis, silent disease, or silenced disease.
- It is more common in regions like Central America, Mexico, and South America.
- The theme for 2023 is Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care.
- World Chagas Disease Day was established in 2020.
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