World Health Day

  Opening ceremony of the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026, bringing together high-level global and African health leaders. The Opening Ceremony of the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 marks the official commencement of a high-level global health gathering hosted in Nairobi. The session will convene senior leaders, including the President, over 20 Ministers from across Africa, and WHO's Regional Director, Dr. Janabi, alongside key stakeholders from the global health community. The World Health Summit is a leading international platform for global health, fostering collaboration, dialogue, and innovation to address pressing health challenges. The regional meeting in Africa provides a critical opportunity to advance health priorities on the continent, strengthen partnerships, and promote equitable access to health systems and solutions. This opening session sets the tone for discussions focused on improving health outcomes, enhancing resilience of healt...

As world leaders convene for UNGA80 and the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health, this side event will highlight how the Primary Health Care (PHC) approach can transform care for people living with NCDs—reducing economic burdens while improving health and well-being. This side event will bring together ministers of health, global leaders, and strategic partners to share successful initiatives and strategies for improving care and management of NCDs based on PHC. As world leaders gather for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and the 4th High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being, there is an urgent need to move from promises to action and accelerate efforts to improve the health and well-being of people living with NCDs based on the Primary Health Care (PHC) approach. Addressing these diseases also represents a significant economic opportunity, as some estimates ...