Nairobi will take its place on the global health stage as Kenya hosts the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting in 2026, an event expected to draw more than 2,000 leaders, policymakers, innovators, and researchers from around the world.
The summit, set for April 27–29, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), will run under the theme “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence.”
It promises not just to spark conversations, but to shape tangible solutions for Africa’s health systems while linking the continent’s priorities to the global health agenda.
The Aga Khan University’s Dean of AKU Medical College, East Africa, and incoming International President of the WHS Regional Meeting 2026 Professor Lukoye Atwoli said “the summit will spotlight African-led solutions while shaping the broader global health conversation.”
The summit is a recognition of AKU’s influence far beyond East Africa, considering its role in health, higher education, and innovation globally.
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“It reaffirms our commitment to shaping a healthier, more equitable future through research, education, and engagement.”
The decision to host the summit in Nairobi happens against the backdrop of Kenya’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class events.
According to Geoffrey Thande, Director of Business Development at KICC, hosting the summit could inject an estimated Ksh.3.8 billion into the economy, thanks to the ripple effects of conference tourism.
“KICC continues to spearhead strategic collaborations with partners such as the Aga Khan University and other organizations to secure world-class conventions, ensuring Kenya’s visibility and competitiveness on the global stage,” he said.
Over the course of the three-day meeting, participants will engage in plenary sessions, high-level dialogues, and collaborative workshops designed to produce actionable recommendations. Among those expected are African Health Ministers, leaders from Kenya’s Ministry of Health, Africa CDC, WHO, UNICEF, the African Union, global development partners, universities, civil society, and the private sector.
Kenya will join an esteemed list of 12 other nations that have previously welcomed the summit, including Singapore, Brazil, Japan, the United States, and Uganda.
Since its inception in 2009, the World Health Summit in Berlin has become one of the most influential platforms for advancing health as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
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