Provides a detailed perspective of the role of neglected tropical diseases in this specific geographic region

​Refers to the main causes for and most prevalent NTDs in Europe and Central Asia

Brings together the expertise and detailed knowledge of individuals from various institutions and working environments

Dr. Steinmann and Dr. Utzinger have dedicated their careers to the epidemiology and control of NTDs, with an emphasis on soil-transmitted helminthiases, schistosomiasis, food-borne trematodiases and leprosy. They are leading experts in their respective fields and share their experience from decades of work in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America with students, as advisors and through numerous scientific publications.