2017 marks the 5th anniversary of the World Health Organization's roadmap on NTDs, the World Health Assembly resolution on NTDs (WHA66.12) and the London Declaration.

To celebrate this milestone, Uniting to Combat NTDs, the World Health Organization and the NTD community hosted an NTD Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, April 18-22, 2017. This high-profile event celebrated the community's achievements over the past 5 years and planned for the future in which the NTD community will control, eliminate and eradicate 10 neglected tropical diseases.

The Summit also included technical discussions with partners to define a clear path towards the 2020 goals and beyond.