GSA | What is schistosomiasis?

Schistosomiasis is a severe disease and one of the 20 neglected tropical diseases. It is caused by the Schistosoma worm, that has a complex life-cycle and affects around 240 million people in 78 countries, causing illness, disability and even death. Watch this animation to learn more about schistosomiasis and the things that we can do to stop the parasite affecting people.