Central Theme
Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 27–29 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Leaders, innovators, and changemakers will gather to explore solutions that strengthen Africa’s health systems and advance global health progress.

About WHS Regional Meeting 2026
The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from April 27–29 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The WHS Regional meeting will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers for building a healthier future in the region and beyond. It will address pressing challenges and spark solutions for global health progress.
Among the topics on the agenda are the rising burden of chronic diseases, the changing patterns of infectious diseases, and the health financing landscape in Africa and globally.

Message from the WHS Regional Meeting 2026 President
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting will focus on a theme that is important for the continent of Africa. We will be looking at the rising burden of chronic disease, changing patterns of infectious diseases, and the health financing landscape in Africa and beyond.
Lukoye Atwoli
Professor and Dean, Medical College East Africa,
The Aga Khan University, Kenya & WHS Regional Meeting 2026 President
Our Patrons
Visionaries championing a healthier future for Africa

Professor Ilona Kickbusch, PhD
Founder of the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva

Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta
Founding Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University

Mr Elhadj As Sy
Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) from 2014 to 2019
WHS 2026 Sub-Themes
Exploring the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping health in Africa and beyond.

Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security in Africa

Climate Change, Environment, and Health Systems Resilience

Digital Health, AI, and Technological Innovation

Health Workforce, Financing, and System Building

Gender Equity, Youth Leadership, and Social Accountability

Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, and Well-being

Primary Healthcare, UHC, and Social Determinants of Health

Maternal, Child Health, and Nutrition

Conference Programme
Programme schedule coming soon

Speakers & Organizers
Inspiring perspectives from experts and leaders committed to building stronger, healthier systems
Speakers & Organizers coming soon
1K
Participants expected
100
speakers & panelists
30
Sessions & workshops
Partners and Sponsors
Recognizing the institutions and organizations making WHS Regional Meeting 2026 possible.
















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