Disease Spotlight
Chagas Disease
More than 10 million Latin Americans are infected with Trypanasoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Chagas is a disease of poverty and most often afflicts populations like the one served by Centro Medico....Read More
Diabetes
Diabetes is a primary health concern in Bolivia, particularly in the department of Santa Cruz where Centro Medico is located. Nearly 11% of the local population has diabetes compared to 5% in US....Read More
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a virus transmitted by mosquito and one of the most common infectious diseases in tropical areas. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and rashes....Read More
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