{"id":4420,"date":"2026-08-04T11:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/?page_id=4420"},"modified":"2026-08-06T14:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:28:36","slug":"kenya-health-reforms-summit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amref.org\/kenya\/kenya-health-reforms-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya Health Reforms Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\r\n Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Kenya Health
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\r\n Date<\/span>\r\n 18\u201319 August 2026<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Venue<\/span>\r\n KICC, Nairobi<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Convened By<\/span>\r\n Ministry of Health<\/strong>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Kenya’s health sector is at a defining moment. Landmark reforms, including the establishment of the Social Health Authority and the implementation of the Primary Health Care, Social Health Insurance, Digital Health and Facility Improvement Financing Acts, have laid a strong foundation for advancing Universal Health Coverage. Yet many Kenyans still face unequal access to quality care, financial hardship and persistent health system challenges. Convened by the Ministry of Health, the Kenya Health Summit 2026 will bring together government, Parliament, development partners, the private sector, academia, health professionals, civil society and communities to review progress and agree on actions that translate health reforms into better health outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Amref Health Africa's Role<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\nAmref Health Africa is proud to reaffirm its enduring partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) as a key collaborative partner for the upcoming Kenya Health Summit 2026, which has been scheduled to take place from 18th to 19th August 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nAs a leading non-state actor in the health space, Amref Health Africa has a long-standing history of working closely with the Government of Kenya to advance priority health sector reforms and accelerate the realisation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Kenya Health Summit 2026 represents a critical milestone...\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nRead the Partnership Statement \u2192\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n

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\r\nThe Summit will convene leaders across six priority areas driving Kenya's health reforms.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Primary Healthcare<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

\r\nStrengthening Primary Care Networks, community health systems and equitable access to quality services.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Universal Health Coverage<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

\r\nAdvancing Social Health Authority implementation, financing reforms and financial protection.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Health Workforce<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

\r\nBuilding a resilient, skilled and motivated workforce to deliver quality healthcare.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Digital Health<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

\r\nAccelerating digital transformation, data systems and innovation across the health sector.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Emergency Preparedness<\/h4>\r\n\r\n

\r\nEnhancing preparedness, response capacity and resilient health systems for future emergencies.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\r\nAddressing climate resilience, environmental health and sustainable healthcare systems.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Review Progress<\/h3>\r\n

Review progress in primary healthcare, health financing, human resources for health and Universal Health Coverage.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Build Consensus<\/h3>\r\n

Build consensus between the national and county governments on priority reforms, financing responsibilities and accountability.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Mobilise political, financial and technical commitments behind a shared health-sector agenda.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Showcase Innovation<\/h3>\r\n

Showcase innovations and effective practices from counties, communities, research institutions and the private sector.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Citizen Participation<\/h3>\r\n

Strengthen citizen participation in monitoring the implementation of Universal Health Coverage and the Social Health Authority.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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National Commitments<\/h3>\r\n

Adopt a Summit Communiqu\u00e9 and Joint UHC Acceleration Compact with clear commitments, timelines and accountability mechanisms.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Programme Highlights<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\nThe two-day programme will feature plenary sessions, ministerial and gubernatorial roundtables, thematic discussions, a public town hall, exhibitions and an innovation marketplace. Selected sessions will be streamed to widen participation.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nKey themes:<\/strong> Health financing and infrastructure, primary healthcare, Community Health Promoters, Primary Care Networks, the health workforce, digital health, health products and technologies, emergency preparedness, climate resilience and intergovernmental coordination.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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What the Summit Will Deliver<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\nKenya Health Summit Communiqu\u00e9 endorsed by key stakeholders.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\nDocumented resource commitments aligned with national priorities.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nCompendium of county and private-sector innovations with pathways for scale-up.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Partnerships, Sponsorship & Exhibitions<\/h2>\r\n

\r\n Interested in partnering with the Kenya Health Summit 2026? Contact the Summit Secretariat\r\n for sponsorship opportunities, exhibition bookings and participation enquiries.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Ministry of Health<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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