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WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026

From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health

WHS Regional Meeting 2026 Officially Opened in Nairobi

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Over the next three days, the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) hosts a unique high-level platform to foster connections, exchange innovative ideas, and advance collaborative solutions.

The WHS Regional Meeting 2026 has officially begun, spotlighting Africa’s health priorities and advancing inclusive, evidence-based solutions for healthier societies worldwide — from the rising burden of chronic diseases and shifting patterns of infectious diseases to the evolving health financing landscape.

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Program

Across 70+ sessions, representatives from around the world will come together to shape the future of health — from the rising burden of chronic diseases to changing patterns of infectious diseases and the evolving health financing landscape.

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Speakers

The WHS Regional Meeting 2026 will bring together leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global health experts who will inspire impactful dialogue, drive innovative ideas, and foster cross-sector collaboration. Discover the voices shaping the global health agenda.

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Venue & Travel

Find everything you need to plan your trip to the Regional Meeting 2026 — how to get to Nairobi, and what to expect at the venue: the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the only UN headquarters office in Africa and the Global South.

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WHS Perspectives

New Commentary Series

WHS Perspectives is our new commentary series featuring leading voices on priority global health issues. It examines cross-cutting challenges through evidence-informed contributions from experts across sectors. The series provides a platform for diverse perspectives, supporting WHS’s mission to strengthen dialogue and advance collaborative action for healthier societies.

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WHS Perspectives | Commentary by Lawrence O. Gostin and Sam F. Halabi

“America First” Global Health Strategy: A Seismic Rupture in Solidarity and Global Health Governance

The US withdrawal from the WHO, collapsing aid budgets, and a shift toward bilateral agreements are reshaping the foundations of international health cooperation – with devastating consequences for the world's most vulnerable. Lawrence O. Gostin and Sam Halabi assess the fallout and outline what the global community must do next.

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Health Security

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WHS Perspectives | Commentary by Jagan Chapagain

Health security: Why fragile systems threaten us all

Where health systems are weak, crises spread faster and recovery takes longer. IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain explains why investing in strong local health systems and protecting frontline workers is essential for global stability.

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WHS Perspectives | Commentary by Dr. Monica Bharel

Actionable Intelligence: Why Geospatial Foresights are the Missing Link in Global Health Security

Dr. Monica Bharel argues that geospatial AI and integrated data systems can transform global health from reactive surveillance to proactive intelligence. By combining environmental, population, and health data, these tools could help predict outbreaks, guide resource allocation, and strengthen global health security.

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WHS Perspectives | Commentary by Dr. Seth Berkley

Without a comprehensive approach and investments in global health, the goal of “global security” will always be elusive

True global security depends on health. With pandemic risks rising and global health funding falling, Dr. Seth Berkley warns that neglecting preparedness puts everyone at risk.

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WHS Global Health Dialogue, April 13, 2026

From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health

Under the 2026 leitmotif “From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health”, the World Health Summit hosted a WHS Global Health Dialogue on the sidelines of a visit of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. On the agenda was the evolving role of global health in today’s geopolitical and geoeconomic context, with a particular focus on Europe and Germany.

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    Nairobi, Kenya

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    WHS 2025
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    In October, the WHS 2025 brought the global health community together in Berlin at a time of increasing fragmentation and uncertainty. With more than 4,000 participants, over 400 speakers, and representation from 144 countries, the Summit once again demonstrated the convening power of dialogue across sectors, regions, and disciplines. 

    Beyond its scale, World Health Summit 2025 generated tangible outcomes. New cross-sector partnerships were initiated, commitments were made to strengthen health systems and advance health equity, and evidence and data were shared to inform policy and practice. Several initiatives and collaborations emerged directly from Summit sessions and dialogues, reinforcing the World Health Summit’s role as a platform for cooperation, action, and measurable impact.

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    World Health Summit Report 2025

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    WHS Media Report 2025

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    Impact

    As a catalyst, the World Health Summit fosters innovative and sustainable solutions for global health.

    Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

    Latest Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 launched at WHS 2025, revealing declining mortality but rising youth deaths and widening inequities. 

    EUR 1 billion

    pledged by Germany to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria at the WHS 2025

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