Reimagining Africa's Health Systems - Led by Africa, for Africa.
As the global health landscape continues to change, driven by shifting geopolitical priorities, declining aid flows, and growing pressure on health systems, Africa is calling for stronger, locally-led solutions built on equity, resilience, and sustainable health financing. The old model of fragmented, externally driven, and overly dependent on aid is no longer fit for purpose. What is needed now is not just more financing, but a fundamental shift in power, priorities, and partnerships that respond to the realities of African people.
At the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Amref Health Africa is convening leaders, policymakers, innovators, and communities to rethink how health systems are designed, financed, and delivered across the continent.
Three priorities shaping the conversation
Global Health Reform
Driving reform that is equitable, efficient, and rooted in African priorities.
Primary Health Care
Strengthening primary health care as the foundation of resilient, community-led systems.
Sustainable Financing
Advancing sustainable health financing and local solutions that empower, not constrain.
Key Sessions
Financing Sustainable Cancer Care in Africa
Hosted by Amref Health Africa and Roche
Across Africa, a diagnosis of cancer is too often a financial crisis as much as a health one. Families are pushed into poverty, and too many lives are lost, not because solutions do not exist, but because they are inaccessible and unaffordable.
This high-level plenary brings together governments, global institutions, and partners to reframe cancer care as an investment, and not a cost. Through bold case studies from across the continent, the session explores how countries are redesigning health financing systems to expand access, protect households, and deliver long-term value.
We believe that investing in women’s health strengthens economies, protects families, and builds more resilient societies.
Embedding Social Determinants into Primary Health Care
Health is shaped long before a patient reaches a clinic. It is influenced by where people live, learn, and work.
This high-level roundtable explores how countries are moving beyond traditional health systems to embed social determinants, such as education, livelihoods, and gender equity, into primary health care delivery. By aligning data, financing, and governance, the session focuses on practical ways to build systems that are not only responsive but truly preventive and equitable.
Strong health systems are built in communities, not just hospitals.
Smart Funding for Sustainable Change
Hosted by Joint Learning Network
Africa cannot rely on external systems to secure its health future.
This session brings together policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore how the continent can translate innovation into scalable, locally produced health solutions. From regulatory reform to financing and market shaping, the focus is on building manufacturing ecosystems that are resilient, investable, and responsive to Africa’s needs.
Health security begins with the ability to produce what we need, when we need it.
From Innovation to Implementation
Africa cannot rely on external systems to secure its health future. This session brings together policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore how the continent can translate innovation into scalable, locally produced health solutions. From regulatory reform to financing and market shaping, the focus is on building manufacturing ecosystems that are resilient, investable, and responsive to Africa’s needs.
“Strong health systems are built in communities — not just hospitals.”
Meet the team
Dr Githinji Gitahi
Misrak Makonnen
Desta Lakew
Prof Tammary Rotich
Caroline Mbindyo
Dr. Martin Muchangi
Boniface Mbuthia
Dr Rahul Kadarpeta
Dr. Micah Matiang'i
Sarah Kosgei
Maureen Awuor
