What to expect at inaugural Kenya Health Summit 2026
All is set for the inaugural Kenya Health Summit, which will showcase the gains, reforms and challenges in Kenya’s healthcare sector over the past four years as the country pursues Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is set to host its inaugural Health Summit 2026 on August 18-19 at the KICC, focusing on the nation's journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the theme “Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right.”
- The summit will showcase achievements and challenges in health financing, digital health, workforce reforms, primary healthcare, and specialized services over the past four years.
- Key figures include Health CS Aden Duale and President William Ruto, who will moderate a Town Hall session.
- Progress will be highlighted under the Social Health Authority (SHA), detailing registration, contributions, and access to services, alongside advancements in digital health and medical commodity supply chain reforms through KEMSA.
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