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World Chagas Disease Day Observed on 14 April 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 16 Apr 2025

World Chagas Disease Day (WCDD) is observed globally every year on April 14 to raise awareness about Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis. This Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Background:

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The observance promotes the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and equitable healthcare access for affected individuals.
  • - The theme for WCDD 2025 is "Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone's Role in Chagas Disease", underscoring the shared responsibility of governments, healthcare providers, and communities in preventing and managing the disease.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In May 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO), during the 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA), officially designated April 14 as World Chagas Disease Day.
  • (ii) The first-ever observance of WCDD took place on April 14, 2020.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, on which date was World Chagas Disease Day 2025 observed globally?

Correct Answer: April 14

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