World Chagas Disease Day 2024
World Chagas Disease Day 2024 World Health Organization (WHO)
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Tackling Chagas Disease: Detect Early and Care for Life
In 2024, we are shining a spotlight on Chagas disease, the suffering it causes, and are calling for equitable access to health care and services for everyone affected by the disease.
Introduction
Chagas disease is a prevalent issue among poor populations of continental Latin America but is increasingly being detected in other countries and continents. It is often termed as a “silent and silenced disease” as the majority of infected individuals have no symptoms or experience extremely mild symptoms. Currently, there are approximately 6-7 million people infected with Chagas disease worldwide, resulting in 10,000 deaths every year.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Addressing Chagas disease aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations:
- SDG 1: No Poverty – Chagas disease predominantly affects poor populations, and addressing the disease contributes to poverty reduction efforts.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Equitable access to health care and services for Chagas disease is essential to ensure the well-being of affected individuals.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – By advocating for equitable access to health care and services, we aim to reduce inequalities in Chagas disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Securing greater funding and support for early diagnosis and comprehensive follow-up care initiatives requires collaboration and partnerships between governments, organizations, and communities.
Increasing Public Awareness and Support
The theme for 2024 is Tackling Chagas Disease: Detect Early and Care for Life. This theme aims to increase public awareness of Chagas disease and secure greater funding and support for early diagnosis and comprehensive follow-up care initiatives.
Conclusion
By focusing on Chagas disease and advocating for equitable access to health care and services, we can make significant progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Together, we can ensure that everyone affected by Chagas disease receives the necessary care and support for a better quality of life.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 3.3.5: Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases.
The article highlights Chagas disease, which is a neglected tropical disease prevalent among poor populations in Latin America. This directly connects to SDG 3, which focuses on good health and well-being. Specifically, Target 3.3 aims to end the epidemics of neglected tropical diseases by 2030. Chagas disease falls under this target as one of the neglected tropical diseases.
The article mentions the need for equitable access to healthcare and services for everyone affected by Chagas disease, indicating the importance of early detection and comprehensive follow-up care initiatives. This aligns with the target’s objective of combating neglected tropical diseases through early diagnosis and care.
The indicator mentioned in the article is the number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases (Indicator 3.3.5). This indicator can be used to measure progress towards the target of ending the epidemics of neglected tropical diseases, including Chagas disease.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases. | Indicator 3.3.5: Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases. |
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Source: who.int
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