African policymakers, researchers and global health leaders will gather in Nairobi in April 2026 to push home-grown reforms to the forefront of global health discussions, as uncertainty over financing, governance and geopolitical tensions reshape the international landscape.
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026, scheduled for April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond.
Hosted by Aga Khan University under the theme Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence, the summit will focus on African-led strategies to strengthen health systems resilience, pandemic preparedness and equitable access to care.
