Kenya Prepares to Host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

Nairobi, January 22, 2026  - Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today held consultative discussions with Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Dean and International President of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026, as Kenya intensifies preparations to host the prestigious global forum at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi from 27–29 April 2026.

Held under the theme “Reimagining African Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence,” the summit is expected to convene more than 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries, bringing global health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and development partners to Nairobi. Hosting the meeting marks a major milestone for Kenya and underscores the country’s rising profile in global health diplomacy.

Hon. Duale, who was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms Mary Muthoni, noted that the summit’s theme aligns strongly with Kenya’s national drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He emphasised that the forum presents a strategic opportunity to position Nairobi as a continental hub for health innovation while showcasing Kenya’s leadership in Primary Health Care reforms and broader health system transformation.

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting will provide a high-level platform for dialogue on pressing health challenges, foster the exchange of innovative and evidence-based solutions, and strengthen collaboration across sectors and regions. While placing Africa’s health priorities at the centre, the forum will also advance globally relevant approaches aimed at building resilient and equitable health systems.

The Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to clearly defined national priorities, strengthened regional partnerships, and ensuring that the outcomes of the summit translate into lasting gains for the country’s health system beyond the event itself.