Nairobi, Kenya — April 27, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to lead a groundbreaking conversation at the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 27 to 29. Co-organized by WHO, Aga Khan University, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the summit will gather over 1,000 delegates from 50 countries to discuss the strengthening of health systems on the continent. Focusing on themes like pandemic preparedness, universal health coverage, and digital health innovation, the meeting aims to address the rising burden of chronic diseases, changing patterns of infectious diseases, and the health financing landscape in Africa.
Professor Lukoye Atwoli of Aga Khan University and Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, will be among the key speakers.
The summit represents a significant step in the global health community’s efforts to enhance health systems resilience and advance health coverage. With sessions led by WHO and sessions that include the participation of nearly 90 WHO staff, the meeting is poised to foster a collaborative environment that could lead to transformative changes in health systems across Africa.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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