Official Programme

Kenya Health Security Convention 2026

Advancing Health Security through Science, Innovation and Equity

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Youth Health Security Festival

Monday, 4th May 2026
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Youth Health Security Festival

Pre-Conference Day
Baracuda
Youth Programme Group
The pre-conference day is a vibrant, youth-led innovation day designed to energize the next generation of health security champions. Open to all delegates.
YOUTH 1
Youth Welcome & Energizer Breakfast Social
08:00 - 09:00
Opening youth networking breakfast social.
YOUTH 2
Health Security TED-X Style Youth Talks
09:00 - 10:30
8-minute inspiring talks by young health innovators from across Africa. Topics include AI in disease surveillance, climate health solutions, and community health innovations. Speakers listed in the programme include Dr Willie Njoroge, Dr Gathai Mundia, Mr Billie Abiola, Dr Barrach, and Noel Awa.
BREAK
Creative Health Break
10:30 - 11:00
Interactive photo booth with health security props, traditional Kenyan refreshments, and 'Health Heroes' wall of fame creation.
YOUTH 3
Future Voices in Health Security Podcast Recording
11:00 - 12:30
Live Health Security Podcast Recording — "Future Voices in Health Security". Live recording with youth panelists discussing climate health, vaccine equity, and digital innovations. Audience participation via live polls and Q&A. Livestreamed on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & X.
BREAK
Innovation Showcase & Lunch
12:30 - 13:30
Interactive lunch with youth-led startup exhibitions, health tech demos, and Shark Tank style pitches to health security experts.
REGISTRATION
Main Conference Registration
13:30 - 18:00
Issuance of conference delegate packs, and convention set-up for all delegates.
NETWORKING
Sunset Social & Cultural Exchange
18:00 - 20:30
Oceanfront networking with cultural performances, traditional music, health-themed art installations, and a meet-and-greet for all conference attendees, led by youth delegates.
Day 1

Strengthening Global Health Security

Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Day 1

Strengthening Global Health Security

Strengthening Global Health Security - Setting the foundation for pandemic preparedness and emergency response systems
Main Hall
Group
Registration
Registration & Networking Breakfast
07:00 - 08:30
Main Hall
Welcome reception with traditional Kenyan breakfast and networking opportunities.
WELCOME & OVERVIEW OF KHSC 2026
Overview of KHSC 2026: KHSC 2026 Planning Team
08:30 - 08:45
Main Hall
General Convention Logistics and Security Remarks: Master of Ceremonies Dr. Kanana Kimonye (KNPHI)
PLENARY SESSION 1
Plenary 1
08:45 - 10:00
Main Hall
Keynote address: Africa’s Health Security Architecture - Dr. Lul Riek, Director, Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Center, Africa CDCPresentations:
  1. Overview of the Kenya National Public Health Institute “From Launch to Leverage: Building KNPHI into a Functional, Unified Institution” - Dr. Kamene Kimenye Ag. DG KNPHI
  2. The Kenya Vision 2030 enabling initiatives towards operationalizations of NPHI and Africa Centre for Global Health Security - Dr. Emmanuel K. Nzai, Chair Kenya Vision 2030.
Panel:
  1. Prof. Duncan Selbie, IANPHI President - How IANPHI is shaping NPHI Authority, Learning, and Accountability
  2. Fatima Ravat, US CDC - Redefining the US CDC's Role in African Health Security
  3. Dr. Lul Riek: Regional Director EARCC-Africa CDC - Backbone, Not Bystanders: Africa CDC's Strategy for Making NPHIs Central to Continental Health Security
  4. Dr. Natalie Mayet, NICD South Africa - Lessons from One of Africa's Most Established NPHIs
  5. Prof. Alex Riolexus Ario, DG Uganda National Institute of Public Health - The Operational Reality of Running Africa's Most Tested NPHI
Poster Viewing
Poster Viewing
10:00 - 10:20
Exhibition Area
Dedicated poster viewing session
Break
BREAK
10:20 - 10:50
Exhibition Area
Health Break & Exhibition Booth Views
Official Opening
OFFICIAL OPENING
10:50 - 12:00
Main Hall
MC: Dr. Patrick Amoth DG of Health/ Dr. Kamene Kimenye, Ag. DG KNPHI
National/EA Anthem, Prayers, Entertainment
Remarks by:
  1. Paul Kariuki - KNPHI Chair,
  2. Hon. Dr. James Nyikal - Chair parliament health committee,
  3. Chief of Defense Forces,
  4. Executive secretary - IGAD,
  5. Representative of the DG Africa CDC,
  6. Dr. Peter Olayo - World Bank,
  7. Dr. Ouma Oluga, OGW - PS Medical Services,
  8. Mary Muthoni, CBS - PS Public Health & Professional Standards,
  9. Susan M. Burns - Charge d’Affaires US Embassy in Nairobi,
  10. HE. Abdulswamad Shariff - Governor Mombasa County (Host and Chair Health Committee),
  11. Hon. Aden Duale, EGH - CS Health
Opening speech by Chief Guest: Mr. Felix K. Koskei, EGH - Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service
Photo Session