Visceral leishmaniasis risk clusters on Brazil’s borders: 2013 to 2022

Key Points

• Visceral leishmaniasis exhibits significant heterogeneous spatial and temporal patterns across Brazil's borders, indicating localized risk factors.
• The findings underscore a critical need for intensified health interventions targeting high-risk areas to achieve disease control by 2030.
• Assessment of regional data from 2013 to 2022 shows that collaboration among neighboring countries may enhance disease management efforts.
• Future strategies may involve tailored interventions based on specific risk clusters identified in the Brazilian border region.

Abstract