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Fred Luciano Neves Santos1,2,3, Veruska Maia da Costa4, Rafaella Albuquerque E Silva5
1Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-Fiocruz, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Laboratório Avançado de Saúde Pública, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
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Mandatory notification of chronic Chagas disease (CD) is vital for improving public health responses in Brazil, where millions are affected. Implemented nationally in 2020 and supported by the "e-SUS Notifica" platform in 2023, this system enables accurate disease burden assessment, early diagnosis, and treatment planning. It facilitates resource allocation and targeted interventions, addressing gaps in surveillance and care. Expanding these efforts and ensuring access to treatment is essential for Brazil's goal of eliminating CD by 2030.
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