The 16th Annual Neglected Tropical Diseases (NNN) Conference will take place from Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 2 October 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Health, Uganda, in Kampala and virtually. The conference will bring together NTD practitioners, government officials, community leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from more than 50 countries to deliberate on challenges and solutions in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

This year’s theme, “Sustainable Innovations for Impact – Transforming the Fight Against NTDs,” highlights the importance of sustainability, innovation, and impact to ensure that technological advances and new strategies lead to long-term success in eliminating NTDs. The theme aligns strongly with the WHO NTD Road Map and global efforts to embed sustainability across programs.

The conference will feature rich discussions and case studies across six subthemes:

• AI and Digital Health in NTD Management – Enhancing efficiency and scalability through data-driven approaches.

• Community-Driven Innovations – Leveraging local knowledge to co-create solutions.

• One Health Approaches to NTDs – Integrating human, animal, and environmental health.

• Strengthening Health Systems for NTD Elimination – Embedding NTD programs into national frameworks.

• Climate Change and NTDs – Addressing environmental drivers of disease transmission.

• Sustainable Financing and Investment in NTD Programs – Mobilizing resources for long-term impact.

Registration is open for both in-person and virtual delegates. More details, including the full program, will be available on the official NNN Conference website.