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Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church
Chagas disease is a silent killer among the poor in Bolivia. It is transmitted by the Vinchuca insect, which thrives in adobe walls and thatched roofs, common materials used in Bolivian homes. With simple home renovations, re-infection can be prevented. However, the costs for medical care and construction supplies are far beyond the means of the people most affected. CBM’s Chagas project provides both prevention education and treatment of the disease in partnership with local communities and agencies.
I live with my wife and children in a village where Chagas is a big problem. We were so surprised to learn about this deadly disease. You get it from the bite of the Vinchuca bug that lives in houses like mine. I am very happy that we are getting help to fix our walls and roof to keep this bug out. My house is one of the next ones to be fixed!
My name is Wilmer and I live with my mother and younger brothers and sisters. My mother grows vegetables, which she sells at the market. My job is to take care of our family’s and neighbour’s cows. We are very fortunate because people from the local church helped us renovate our house to get rid of the vinchuca bug living in our walls. It is a huge relief to us kids that now our mom will not die from Chagas disease. She is all that we have.
My name is Maria. I’m 14 and my dad is farmer. My mom takes care of me and my little brother and sisters. I want to keep studying so I can become a nurse. This is me with my brother and sisters in our new, improved house. We love it! We had to make repairs because at a special church meeting, we discovered that vinchuca bugs could be living in the walls and roof. I was so scared when we found out that mom and dad have the disease, but they told us not to worry. Thank God there is medicine that can make them better.
Chickenwire and cement to ‘Chagas-Proof’ a home
Plaster to ‘Chagas-Proof’ a home
Chagas medical testing and treatment for a family
Plaster to ‘Chagas-Proof’ a home
Chagas medical testing for three people
Chagas medical testing for five people