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It is with great honor that, five years after the release of the first edition of this work, I accepted the invitation to write the preface for the second edition of Tropical Nephrology, an essential resource for researchers and professionals working in this important area of human health. This edition includes new chapters addressing topics such as climate change, the use of medicinal herbs, Haff disease, and tropical diseases in transplant patients, as well as updates to the chapters from the previous edition. It reinforces the importance of the association between tropical diseases— like malaria, schistosomiasis, leptospirosis, and leishmaniasis, which are prevalent in warm climates—and their impact on kidney health, further complicated by sanitary, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. Nephrology and tropical medicine, though distinct medical specialties, are intrinsically linked when it comes to healthcare for populations, particularly those in socially vulnerable conditions. Both are critically relevant in contexts where socioeconomic and environmental issues heighten disease risk, exacerbating the plight of individuals in precarious situations. Understanding the relationship between these areas is vital for developing medical approaches and public health policies aimed at improving living conditions and providing appropriate treatment for these populations. “Disease has an initiatory function: through it, we can come to a greater understanding of ourselves,” reflected Rubem Alves on the role of chronic illness. Self-knowledge, an awareness of one’s surroundings, and effective prevention and management methods are the necessary tools to control the aggravation of undesirable conditions and to enable a better quality of life. The guiding theme of the research compiled here highlights the multitude of factors that can explain the high prevalence of this issue in this region of the planet, even though it should be a historical record of a bygone scourge. For instance, leptospirosis causes typical damage to kidney tissues, which can lead to kidney injury. Malaria is no different. I could also mention glomerulonephritis—one of the consequences of schistosomiasis; the excessive use of nephrotoxic drugs used to combat certain diseases that seriously impair kidney function; dehydration caused by lack of access to quality drinking water; overweight issues due to inadequate nutrition and lack of physical exercise, all of which are significant. It is important to remember that the rapidity of climate change in some parts of the planet, the lack of access to serious health education policies, and the economic disparities, as noted in the 2021 WHO Climate Change and Health Report, explain the alarming rates of illness, particularly in kidney medicine. Sir Patrick Manson, a nineteenth-century Scottish physician and researcher, known for his pioneering contributions to tropical medicine, especially in studying parasitic diseases and understanding the role of vectors in disease transmission, viewed tropical medicine not merely as a means of healing but as a way to understand and respect these complex relationships. Sorensen (2020), a prominent researcher in the field, states that “human health is deeply connected to the health of our planet, and protecting both is an urgent priority.” Therefore, beyond describing the cases observed, this work is also a call for the adoption of methods that not only address symptom management but also raise awareness among authorities, civil society, the press, and health professionals about adopting climate policies that necessarily involve greater public health education. Updated data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that around the world, about 2 billion people lack regular access to safe drinking water. Diets high in sodium and low in nutrients—more accessible to lowerincome individuals—also increase the risk of hypertension and diabetes, which, as is known, are gateways to nephrological diseases and are often neglected, as are tropical diseases in developing countries. In light of the need for quality information in this unending battle, I congratulate every researcher who, with care and dedication, brings to light this collection of studies that comprise this book. May they be prosperous, advancing in the field of science and research, which, as we know, has the power to improve the lives of this generation and leave future generations a less hostile and healthier world.