The “Expresso Chagas 21” social technology actions implemented in November 2022 in the municipality of Posse, in Goiás, consolidated an important legacy for the region: the creation of the Center for Studies and Research in Comprehensive Health Care and Surveillance in Chagas Disease (CEPAV-Chagas).
Opened on January 25th, the space is a partnership between the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) and Posse City Hall. In addition to promoting studies and research on Chagas disease in the locality, the Center will also promote diagnosis, reception and treatment for people affected by the disease.
“We hope to contribute to social and biological projects, as well as the implementation of complementary health, care and surveillance practices”, highlighted the director of IOC, Tania Araujo Jorge, during the inauguration.
Drawing a historical parallel, Tania equated the opening of CEPAV-Chagas with the emblematic Emmanuel Dias Research Outpost, founded over 80 years ago in the city Bambuí, in Minas Gerais. The Post represents a milestone in Chagas disease research, with its campaigns replicated in several locations in Brazil and Latin America.
“This space is inspired by another Center, created by Carlos Chagas and which radiated knowledge about the natural evolution of the disease. Bambuí answered questions from the 20th century, but those from the 21st century will be answered by the Center in Posse”, he celebrated.
Given the still unknown impact of the disease in the city, which could range from hundreds to thousands of cases, the mayor of Posse, Hélder Bonfim, declared that CEPAV-Chagas will be a facilitator in the lives of the population.
“Our municipality is endemic for Chagas disease. We are very used to seeing people saying that they have relatives or acquaintances with this condition. Therefore, it is very gratifying to have the Oswaldo Cruz Institute here to help our community with research and teaching”, he shared.
The inauguration of CEPAV-Chagas was part of the program of the “Workshop Expresso Chagas em Ação!”, promoted by IOC in the municipality on January 25th and 26th.
The first meeting, held in the Auditorium of the State University of Goiás (UEG), focused on the clinical aspect and treatment of the disease. On that occasion, the results collected from the Expresso Chagas 21 expedition held in the city in November 2022 were presented. Around 45 health professionals participated, including doctors and nurses.
The activity was led by the director of IOC; by the researcher at the Chagas Disease Clinical Research Laboratory of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI/Fiocruz), Alejandro Marcel Hasslocher Moreno; and by the head of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Molecular Systematics of the IOC, Filipe Anibal.
On the second day of the workshop, a meeting was held with patients and those affected by the disease, aiming to create a nucleus in possession of the Goiana Association of Chagas Disease Patients.
Afterwards, a meeting took place to discuss prospects for cooperation between Fiocruz and local higher education institutions, resulting in a partnership between the IOC and UEG for the development of research projects and the creation of master's and doctoral courses.
“Expresso Chagas 21” is a social technology initiative, with adaptable techniques and processes created with the purpose of solving some type of social problem, taking into account factors such as simplicity, low cost, easy applicability and impact.
The project has a scenographic concept of a train in allusion to the workplace, between 1907 and 1909, of Carlos Chagas – scientist at the IOC who discovered the parasite trypanosoma cruzi, which causes the disease that bears his surname.
The themed cars address different topics: organizations that support people with Chagas disease, discoveries about the disease made in the laboratory, playful activities that add knowledge about the infection, care in homes in endemic areas and complementary integrative health practices (art, music, aromatherapy, among others).
Built by researchers and students from IOC, the conceptualization of Expresso Chagas 21 included the participation of people affected by the disease.
caused by trypanosoma cruzi, the disease affects more than 6 million people worldwide, most of them in Latin America, as reported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
The most common forms of transmission are through triatomine insects (popularly known as kissing bugs), contaminated food and blood transfusions. It is curable if detected and treated early.
The “Expresso Chagas 21” social technology actions implemented in November 2022 in the municipality of Posse, in Goiás, consolidated an important legacy for the region: the creation of the Center for Studies and Research in Comprehensive Health Care and Surveillance in Chagas Disease (CEPAV-Chagas).
Opened on January 25th, the space is a partnership between the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) and Posse City Hall. In addition to promoting studies and research on Chagas disease in the locality, the Center will also promote diagnosis, reception and treatment for people affected by the disease.
“We hope to contribute to social and biological projects, as well as the implementation of complementary health, care and surveillance practices”, highlighted the director of IOC, Tania Araujo Jorge, during the inauguration.
Drawing a historical parallel, Tania equated the opening of CEPAV-Chagas with the emblematic Emmanuel Dias Research Outpost, founded over 80 years ago in the city Bambuí, in Minas Gerais. The Post represents a milestone in Chagas disease research, with its campaigns replicated in several locations in Brazil and Latin America.
“This space is inspired by another Center, created by Carlos Chagas and which radiated knowledge about the natural evolution of the disease. Bambuí answered questions from the 20th century, but those from the 21st century will be answered by the Center in Posse”, he celebrated.
Given the still unknown impact of the disease in the city, which could range from hundreds to thousands of cases, the mayor of Posse, Hélder Bonfim, declared that CEPAV-Chagas will be a facilitator in the lives of the population.
“Our municipality is endemic for Chagas disease. We are very used to seeing people saying that they have relatives or acquaintances with this condition. Therefore, it is very gratifying to have the Oswaldo Cruz Institute here to help our community with research and teaching”, he shared.
The inauguration of CEPAV-Chagas was part of the program of the “Workshop Expresso Chagas em Ação!”, promoted by IOC in the municipality on January 25th and 26th.
The first meeting, held in the Auditorium of the State University of Goiás (UEG), focused on the clinical aspect and treatment of the disease. On that occasion, the results collected from the Expresso Chagas 21 expedition held in the city in November 2022 were presented. Around 45 health professionals participated, including doctors and nurses.
The activity was led by the director of IOC; by the researcher at the Chagas Disease Clinical Research Laboratory of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI/Fiocruz), Alejandro Marcel Hasslocher Moreno; and by the head of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Molecular Systematics of the IOC, Filipe Anibal.
On the second day of the workshop, a meeting was held with patients and those affected by the disease, aiming to create a nucleus in possession of the Goiana Association of Chagas Disease Patients.
Afterwards, a meeting took place to discuss prospects for cooperation between Fiocruz and local higher education institutions, resulting in a partnership between the IOC and UEG for the development of research projects and the creation of master's and doctoral courses.
“Expresso Chagas 21” is a social technology initiative, with adaptable techniques and processes created with the purpose of solving some type of social problem, taking into account factors such as simplicity, low cost, easy applicability and impact.
The project has a scenographic concept of a train in allusion to the workplace, between 1907 and 1909, of Carlos Chagas – scientist at the IOC who discovered the parasite trypanosoma cruzi, which causes the disease that bears his surname.
The themed cars address different topics: organizations that support people with Chagas disease, discoveries about the disease made in the laboratory, playful activities that add knowledge about the infection, care in homes in endemic areas and complementary integrative health practices (art, music, aromatherapy, among others).
Built by researchers and students from IOC, the conceptualization of Expresso Chagas 21 included the participation of people affected by the disease.
caused by trypanosoma cruzi, the disease affects more than 6 million people worldwide, most of them in Latin America, as reported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
The most common forms of transmission are through triatomine insects (popularly known as kissing bugs), contaminated food and blood transfusions. It is curable if detected and treated early.
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