Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting which will bring together over 2,000 global health leaders, policymakers, innovators, and researchers.
The announcement was made during a facility tour by the Aga Khan University (AKU) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the official venue of the summit.
The meeting is scheduled to take place from April 27–29, 2026, under the theme: “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence.”
The Summit underscores Kenya’s rising profile as a preferred Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination and highlights the role of conference tourism as one of the fastest-growing global sub-sectors, valued at billions of dollars annually.
“This is a significant milestone not only for our University and Kenya but for Africa’s health and development agenda.
The summit will spotlight African-led solutions while shaping the broader global health conversation,” said Professor Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of AKU Medical College, East Africa, and Incoming International President of the WHS Regional Meeting 2026.
Speaking on behalf of KICC, Geoffrey Thande, Director of Business Development, noted KICC continues to spearhead strategic collaborations with partners such as the Aga Khan University and other local and international organizations to secure world-class conventions, ensuring Kenya’s visibility and competitiveness on the global stage.
He added that the MICE sector is a vital driver of economic growth, aligned with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
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