The WHS Regional Meeting 2026, hosted by Aga Khan University, is taking place from April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Leaders, innovators, and changemakers are gathering to explore solutions that strengthen Africa’s health systems and advance global health progress.
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This unique gathering at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) offers a high-level platform to foster connections, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on solutions. Together, participants are spotlighting Africa’s health priorities and advancing inclusive, evidence-based solutions for healthier societies worldwide.
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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, the WHS Regional Meeting 2026 program will explore the most urgent health challenges in Africa and globally.
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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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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.
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
The International Presidency of the World Health Summit rotates annually among members of the WHS Academic Alliance. During the WHS Opening Night 2025, Prof. Balvir Singh Tomar, Founder and Chancellor of NIMS University and International President of the WHS Regional Meeting 2025, officially handed over the presidency of the WHS Regional Meetings to the incoming WHS International President, Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of the Medical College, East Africa, at Aga Khan University.
As President of the WHS Regional Meeting 2026, Professor Atwoli brings decades of expertise in public health and medical education to lead high-level discussions on strengthening Africa’s health systems.
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In 2026, the WHS Regional Meeting will be hosted by WHS Academic Alliance member The Aga Khan University East Africa. Founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university and from 2000 the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom. The mission of the Aga Khan University is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery.
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