IMNHC 2026: Key global health conference opens in Kenya

Kenya will Monday, March 23 host the International Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Conference (IMNHC 2026), bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and health experts to accelerate action towards improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. The conferenc..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is hosting the International Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Conference (IMNHC 2026) in Nairobi from March 23 to 26 to address the slowdown in global progress and accelerate efforts to improve maternal and newborn health.

An estimated 15 mothers and 92 newborns die daily in Kenya from preventable causes.
The conference is led by the Ministry of Health, with participation from global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and health experts.
The event will assess progress, share solutions, and strengthen partnerships to reduce preventable deaths, aligning with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.