The FDA registers the first drug ever approved in the U.S. to treat Chagas disease
The registration of Benznidazole for children means a step forward to overcome many barriers to treatment.
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Aug 31
2017
Aug 28
2017
Un plan para detener la transmisión de madre a hijo en América Latina
El ETMI es un marco diseñado para la eliminación, en el continente latinoamericano, de la transmisión materno-infantil del VIH, la sífilis y, ahora también la hepatitis y la enfermedad de Chagas,
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2017
New PLOS article. Chagas Coalition members share a model for scaling up access to care.
A strategy for scaling up access to comprehensive care in adults with Chagas in endemic countries
Read Oct 12
2017
The Chagas Coalition participated in the main PAHO and Regional Annual Meetings in Latin America
The Coalition has increased its participation in these important forums representing and working together with their members. The aim is to contribute with them and other allies by exchanging presentations, information and conclusions made in these meetings for a better knowledge sharing among the Chagas community.
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2017
Coffee Break I. Interviews on the frontline of the fight against Chagas.
We start a new series of regular interviews with different actors who fight against neglected diseases, with an special focus on the work of our colleagues and members of the Chagas Coalition. Our aim is to offer a closer and fresh view on the work of those who are on the frontline of the fight against the disease, just like when we chat in a Coffee Break.
Read Apr 26
2017
Global Coalition Workshop. Global experts gathered in Geneva to trigger the progress in the response to Chagas disease.
The Coalition’s workshop provided an update of the challenges of access to diagnosis and treatment in the framework of the NTDs Summit around the 5th anniversary of the London Declaration.
Read Apr 10
2017
"We are not invisible nor are we silent"
People living with Chagas claim their leading role in improving the fight against disease during the World Chagas day
Read Mar 12
2017
La Coalición reafirma su compromiso con los pacientes de Chagas en el XIII Taller de Barcelona.
Los representantes de las organizaciones e instituciones socias proponen aprovechar el enorme potencial del trabajo conjunto y reafirmar el papel de interlocución y representación de la Coalición ante los desafíos futuros.
Read Jan 04
2017
Los pacientes en el centro de la lucha contra el Chagas.
Ciclo de talleres de pacientes y personal sanitario. Experiencia piloto en Bolivia apoyada por La Coalición de Chagas a iniciativa de FINDECHAGAS (Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Personas Afectadas por Chagas) y que ha logrado reunir a pacientes, autoridades y personal sanitario en un espacio excepcional de encuentro para avanzar en la atención integral centrada en el paciente.
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Oct 26
2016
La Coalición y el Programa Nacional de Chagas en Bolivia fomentarán juntos el tratamiento de la enfermedad
El taller conjunto que se celebró en Sucre, Bolivia, reunión a varios expertos en IEC y al personal de los programas nacionales y departamentales de Chagas
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2016
JORNADAS DE ACTUALIZACIÓN EN LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS
Las jornadas se celebran el 27 y 28 de octubre en Sucre. El día 26, el Ministerio de Salud y el Programa Nacional de Chagas coordinan un taller sobre Estrategias de IEC.
Read Sep 20
2016
Breaking the Silence Report
The most complete report on the current situation of Chagas disease, with the Coalition's proposals to face the challenges of access to diagnosis and treatment.
Read Apr 14
2016
The Global Chagas Disease Coalition highlights the fact that, at the current rate, it would take 300 years to treat all those affected
To mark World Chagas Day, the Coalition presents its report “Breaking the Silence”
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2016
The BENEFIT Trial: a wake-up call to accelerate the diagnosis, treatment and research for Chagas disease
Following the recent publication of the Benefit Study results, The Chagas Global Coalition publishes an article in the PLOS Journal, highlighting the importance of starting treatment in the early stages of the disease, and the urgent need to develop better treatments for the millions of people currently living with Chagas
Read Dec 18
2015
Chagas disease patients without access to treatment
While in the United States the potential impact of the FDA’s priority review voucher (PRV) is being dicussed, elusive access to treatment for Chagas disease is highlighted not only for the 300,000 patients in-country, but for the almost 7 million people infected worldwide.
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