Chagas' Disease

In April 1909, Carlos Chagas (1878-1934), a researcher of Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (IOC), announced to the scientific world the discovery of a new human disease. In the previous year, Chagas was already able to identify its causal agent – a protozoan that he called Trypanosoma cruzi, in honor of Oswaldo Cruz – and the transmitting insect, known as barber. Chagas’ “triple discovery”, deemed unique in the history of medicine, is a milestone in the Brazilian science and health history.

Further information on Chagas Disease’s Website.

Objectives

The activities planned for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Chagas' Disease, besides celebrating an outstanding moment of the science history, also aims at contributing for the knowledge on the disease and measures for its prevention.