Registration has officially opened for the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026, set to take place from 27–29 April at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), organisers confirmed.
Themed “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration and Interdependence”, the summit will bring together leaders from government, academia, civil society, philanthropy, NGOs, and the private sector. According to officials, the event aims to strengthen Africa’s health systems while advancing global health progress.
“We are committed to fostering collaboration across sectors to ensure resilient health systems in Africa,” said a WHS spokesperson. “This meeting is a chance to showcase African innovation and to build partnerships that can drive lasting change,” added Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Dean, AKU Medical College, East Africa.
Africa’s health systems face mounting pressures from climate change, infectious disease outbreaks, and limited resources. Experts say integration and interdependence are critical to tackling these challenges. Government officials emphasise the importance of policy alignment, while NGOs highlight the need for community-driven solutions. Organisers also note that youth engagement will be a central theme.
The summit will run for three days, with hundreds of delegates expected to attend. Observers say discussions could shape the future of health governance in Africa, particularly in areas such as digital health, pandemic preparedness, and financing.
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026, will be hosted by the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya, from April 27 to 29, 2026, at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON complex) under the theme, “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence.”
Talks are expected to continue beyond the summit, with follow-up initiatives planned to ensure that commitments translate into action. The event underscores wider concerns about building resilient health systems in the face of global challenges.
