Kenya Health Security Convention 2026

📅 5th - 8th May 2026 | 📍 Pride Inn Paradise, Mombasa, Kenya
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Advancing Health Security through Science, Innovation and Equity

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About the Convention

The Inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention will bring together policymakers, scientists, public health professionals, security experts, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, innovations, and strategies for strengthening health systems and enhancing pandemic preparedness and response.

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Key Conference Sub-Themes

One Health approach and climate-sensitive health threats

Pandemic preparedness and response

Vector-borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Strengthening Public Health for Economic Development: Vaccine-preventable diseases, AMR, and IPC

Technological advancements in public health

Public health interventions towards Universal Health Coverage

Why Attend?

Network with Experts

Connect with leading public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the world.

Discover Innovations

Learn about cutting-edge research, technologies, and strategies in health security and pandemic preparedness.

Build Partnerships

Form strategic collaborations and partnerships to advance health security initiatives in your region.

Learning about New Trends and Practices

Stay ahead with the latest evidence-based approaches and emerging best practices in health systems strengthening.

Join the Future of Health Security

Be part of the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention and contribute to building a more resilient and equitable health system for all.

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May 5-8, 2026

Pride Inn Paradise, Mombasa, Kenya

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Thank you to our valued partners who have made this convention possible

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Frequently Asked Questions

General information about KHSC 2026

The Kenya Health Scientific Convention (KHSC) is a national forum that brings together public health professionals, One Health practitioners, researchers, policymakers, partners, academia, the private sector, and other stakeholders to share evidence, innovations, and best practices to strengthen Kenya's public health system.

The convention is organized by the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), a semi-autonomous government institution mandated to strengthen Kenya's public health system, in collaboration with various stakeholders.

The convention is open to:

  • Healthcare professionals
  • One Health practitioners
  • Researchers and scientists
  • Policymakers from all levels of government
  • Development partners
  • Academia and students
  • County and national government staff
  • Private sector stakeholders
  • Implementing partners and NGOs

Yes. County government employees are encouraged to participate and are expected to make up the majority of delegates attending the convention.

Registration will be conducted online through the official registration portal. The portal is expected to open by mid-February. Once live, the registration link will be shared on this website and through official communication channels.

The registration fees will be officially communicated in mid-February. Please continue to check the website for updates.

No. Abstracts cannot be submitted via email. All abstracts must be submitted through the official abstract submission portal https://abstracts.khsc.site/ by 15th March 2026. This ensures a standardized, fair, and transparent review process.

No. There is no fee required to submit an abstract.

Yes. An individual may submit more than one abstract, provided each submission meets the stated guidelines and fits in the outlined thematic areas.

Yes. KHSC 2026 offers structured sponsorship and exhibition packages, including Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Exhibitor categories. Details of the benefits and costs are available on the Sponsorship page https://khsc.site/sponsors.

Interested organizations should review the sponsorship packages on the website https://khsc.site/sponsors and make enquiries using the official contact details provided. Engagement is subject to availability and institutional approval.

Thank you for your interest. All procurement and supplier engagements are conducted in line with applicable government and institutional procurement policies. Service providers are advised to monitor official KNPHI communication channels for any calls for expression of interest or procurement opportunities. Please note that submitting an enquiry does not guarantee engagement.

Yes. Confirmed exhibitors will be allocated standard exhibition booths as outlined in the sponsorship packages. Booth allocation will be done by the organizing committee based on sponsorship category.

Yes. Sponsors will receive recognition in accordance with their selected sponsorship package, which may include logo visibility, speaking opportunities, exhibition space, program booklet advertisements, and gala dinner privileges. The benefits may be tailored into a mutually agreeable format.

All official updates will be shared through:

  • This website
  • Other KNPHI communication channels (insert links to social media sites)

Participants are encouraged to check the website regularly.

If the "Submit" button is inactive, your abstract may not have complied with the submission requirements. All abstracts must contain at most 300 words. Abstracts exceeding this word count cannot be submitted. Please review your content and confirm all required fields are filled in.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Abstracts, presentations, and discussions at the convention are organized under the following key sub-themes:

  • One Health approach and climate-sensitive health threats
  • Pandemic preparedness and response
  • Vector-borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Strengthening Public Health for Economic Development: Vaccine-preventable diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
  • Technological advancements in public health
  • Public health interventions towards Universal Health Coverage

Participants are encouraged to align their abstracts and presentations with at least one of the listed sub-themes.

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