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Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)

June 22, 2024

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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Chad has successfully eradicated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). 

Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem

  • Chad has become the first country of the year and the 51st worldwide to eliminate a neglected tropical disease (NTD).
Chad

  • It is a landlocked country in north-central Africa. 
    • It is largely a semi-desert country. 
  • Capital: N’Djamena
  • Bordering Nations: Sudan, Niger, Libya and Central African Republic.
  • Rivers: Chari and Logone 
  • Highest point: Mount Koussi
  • WHO has validated the elimination of the gambiense form of HAT in seven countries:
    • Human African Trypanosomiasis Togo (2020), Benin (2021), Ivory Coast (2021), Uganda (2022), Equatorial Guinea (2022)
      Ghana (2023), Chad (2024).
  • Progress in the Fight Against NTDs: Chad has joined other countries that have eliminated sleeping sickness, contributing to the global target of eliminating 100 NTDs by 2030.

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About Human African Trypanosomiasis

Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is commonly known as sleeping sickness.

  • Disease Causing Agent: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is caused by protozoan parasites.
  • Transmission: Infected tsetse flies.
  • Symptoms: The disease is typically fatal if untreated, causing symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and, in severe cases, coma.
  • Forms of HAT
    • There are two forms of HAT based on the subspecies of the parasite:
      • Trypanosoma brucei gambiense: Accounts for 92% of reported cases.
      • Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense: Responsible for the remaining 8% of cases.
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