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Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a neglected tropical disease that is prevalent in Latin America and is a leading cause of heart disease in the region. However, the disease is also present in North America, with Mexico and the United States having a significant number of cases. Poverty and lack of access to healthcare contribute to the transmission of the disease. There is a lack of awareness and surveillance of Chagas disease in North America, and efforts are needed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for the disease. [Extracted from the article]

The "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi" Regional Research Center, located at the Autonomous University of Yucatan in Mexico, is a leading facility for scientific medical research. The center was established in 1975 and has since grown to include departments in tropical pathology, reproductive health, physiology, and social sciences. It has become a major research facility in southern Mexico, with a focus on infectious and tropical diseases. The center has made significant contributions to the understanding and control of diseases such as dengue, West Nile virus, rickettsiosis, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease. It also plays a role in training health professionals and contributes to the formal teaching programs of the university. The center's research has had a significant impact on regional and national health policies. [Extracted from the article]