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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

Reports

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

Latest Press Releases

What is Chagas disease?

05/12/2005

Lessons Learned: 'Chagas disease, an invisible threat in Nicaragua'

07/09/2005

Know more about Chagas Disease

07/09/2005

Chagas treatment: Far from ideal

07/09/2005

Chagas disease: Lack of access to medicines

07/09/2005

MSF hands over Chagas activities in Nicaragua

21/06/2005

Nicaragua: MSF ends work with Chagas patients

12/05/2005

Nicaragua: Focusing care on women's health and Chagas disease

16/12/2004

MSF 2004 International Activity Report - AMERICAS

16/12/2004

Nicaragua: 2003 Activity Report

20/12/2003

Nicaragua: Living in the middle of a rubbish dump

27/10/2000

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