More than a century old and still neglected. Described 117 years ago, Chagas disease remains one of the great public health challenges in Brazil and the world.

To try to broaden knowledge about the condition and reinforce the importance of diagnosis, the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) releases the video "Chagas Disease in 2 Minutes". The production is part of the project "Health in 2 minutes", which promotes the sharing of reliable information about prevention and basic health care.

The video presents a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease, covering its historical discovery by Carlos Chagas in 1909 to contemporary challenges.

The material discusses how infection by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi occurs, mainly transmitted through contaminated food or contact with the feces of the insect known as the kissing bug.

The symptoms, disease progression, treatment, preventive measures, vector control, and the importance of proper food hygiene, such as for açaí and sugarcane juice, are detailed.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between six and seven million people worldwide are carriers of Chagas disease. 

In Brazil, the Ministry of Health indicates that there are between one and four million affected individuals, with many cases not even being diagnosed.