Nairobi will host WHO’s first Africa Health Data Forum on November 10–12, 2026.
The November 10–12 meeting will bring countries and partners together to align health data investment with national priorities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene the first Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi on November 10–12, 2026. The three-day meeting aims to strengthen health information systems through country-led priorities, investment and closer coordination among development partners.
Participants will include African Member States, development partners, technical and financial institutions, academia, civil society and the private sector. Together, they will discuss practical ways to improve health data systems across the continent.
WHO said the meeting would prioritise identifying country-specific needs and organising action to address them. Rather than producing another set of recommendations, it will focus on coordinated responses to those needs.
Africa Health Data Forum to prioritise country needs
Countries will share experiences, innovations and practical solutions during the forum. They will also identify areas requiring additional technical assistance, financing and partnerships to strengthen their health information systems.
Participants will examine how governments, WHO and development partners can tackle shared challenges in health data management. Alongside those discussions, they will consider challenges specific to individual countries.
A central goal is to improve coordination among partners and align technical and financial resources with national priorities. This approach seeks to support countries as they lead changes to their health information systems.
Discussions will also explore approaches that have worked in some countries and could suit other settings. Under the theme “Better Data, Better Health for All,” the forum will promote knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration.
