The CUIDA Chagas Project: towards the elimination of congenital transmission of Chagas disease in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay

Background: Mother-to-child transmission of Chagas disease (CD) has become a relevant problem in both endemic and non-endemic areas. Methods: Description of the CUIDA Chagas Project - Communities United for Innovation, Development and Attention for Chagas disease'. Results: Through innovative and strategic research, this project will provide improved diagnostic and treatment options as well as replicable implementation models that are adaptable to different contexts. Conclusions: By integrating test, treat and care actions for CD into primary health care practices, the burden of CD on people and health systems may be significantly reduced.

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This study describes the innovative work of the "CUIDA Chagas Project", which aims to address the issue of mother-to-child transmission of Chagas disease by providing improved diagnostic and treatment options as well as replicable implementation models. By integrating test, treat, and care actions for Chagas disease into primary health care practices, the burden of the disease on individuals and health systems may be significantly reduced.