Central Theme
Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems
Innovation, Integration and Interdependence
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 27–29. 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. 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.
WHS Regional Meeting 2026
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
Why attend the WHS Regional Meeting 2026
Shape the Future of Africa’s Health Systems
Be part of a high-level platform dedicated to reimagining health systems for Africa and the world. The 2026 meeting places regional priorities, local realities and African leadership at the center of global health agenda-setting, enabling participants to influence meaningful reforms and policy directions.
Engage with World Leaders, Innovators, and Policymakers
Connect with Heads of State, Ministers of Health and Finance, African CDC, WHO AFRO leadership, global experts, university leaders, innovators, and civil society across 2,000+ participants from over 50 countries. This is one of the most diverse and influential gatherings in global health on the continent.
Explore Cutting-Edge Solutions Across Eight Transformative Themes
Dive into sessions spanning pandemic preparedness, climate and health, digital innovation and AI, health financing, gender and youth leadership, mental health, UHC, and maternal, child & adolescent health; a comprehensive agenda designed to unlock next-generation solutions for Africa.
Influence Global Health Diplomacy and Investment
The meeting offers exclusive ministerial roundtables, leadership dialogues, and diplomatic convenings, creating rare opportunities to shape global governance for health, influence financing flows, and strengthen partnerships at the intersection of health, security, and development.
Learn from and Partner with a Leading Academic Institution
Hosted by the Aga Khan University–Kenya, a globally respected hub for health innovation, research, and systems strengthening, the summit provides access to pioneering African and international collaborations that model excellence in education, service delivery, and policy impact.
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
Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta
Founding Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University
Mr Elhadj As Sy
Chair, Kofi Annan Foundation Board and Former Secretary General of the IFRC
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
Women, Adolescents, Child Health and Nutrition
Speakers & Organizers
Inspiring perspectives from experts and leaders committed to building stronger, healthier systems
Speakers & Organizers coming soon
5K
Participants expected
300
speakers & panelists
70
Sessions & workshops
Partners and Sponsors
Recognizing the institutions and organizations making WHS Regional Meeting 2026 possible.
WHS Insights
Prof. Atwoli Takes World Health Summit International Presidency
The World Health Summit (WHS) Executive Committee paid a courtesy call to the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the
WHS Executive Committee Tour KICC as Kenya Prepares to Host 2026 Regional Meeting
The World Health Summit (WHS) Executive Committee paid a courtesy call to the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the
The Aga Khan University to Host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi
The Aga Khan University (AKU) will host the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026, a landmark event that will