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What is Chagas disease?

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First identified in 1909, Chagas disease is a mostly asymptomatic, parasitic disease that attacks the heart and the nervous and digestive systems.

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Latest Press Releases

MSF calls upon Latin American governments to guarantee access to medicines in the continent

13/11/2003

US trade position threatens access to medicines in Latin America and the Caribbean

31/10/2002

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What is Chagas disease?

05/12/2005

Trading away the health of millions

06/01/2004

What is at stake for people in the Americas?

01/09/2003

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What is Chagas disease?

05/12/2005

MSF imports generic AZT to El Salvador

09/07/2001

MSF at the El Salvador earthquake - 2001

21/02/2001

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