2026
East Africa Healthcare Federation Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026

Resilience: Building the East African Health Economy

Advancing Regional Partnerships, Innovation, and Investment for a Healthier East Africa

📅 August 21–22, 2026 📍 Adwa Victory Memorial Museum · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The premier regional platform bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, investors, innovators, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to shape the future of healthcare across East Africa.

Conference by the numbers

A regional platform at scale

2,000+
Delegates
20+
Countries
80+
Exhibitors
16
Healthcare Federations
40+
Accredited Media
2
Days of Dialogue
61
Days to go
Why this conference matters

Building the future of the East African health economy

East Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its healthcare journey. With a rapidly growing population, rising healthcare demand, expanding private-sector participation, digital transformation, and growing investment opportunities, the region is uniquely positioned to become one of the world's most dynamic healthcare markets.

Yet significant challenges remain — healthcare financing, infrastructure gaps, workforce shortages, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and unequal access to quality care.

EAHF 2026 will serve as a catalyst for action: bringing leaders together to develop solutions, forge partnerships, and unlock investments that strengthen health systems and drive sustainable economic growth.

The Adwa Victory Memorial Museum lit at night, Addis Ababa
Adwa Victory Memorial Museum · Addis Ababa
Conference theme
Resilience: Building the East African Health Economy

The 2026 Conference explores how resilience can serve as the foundation for healthcare transformation — strengthening regional collaboration, accelerating innovation, mobilizing investment, and fostering sustainable healthcare systems.

It focuses on creating practical pathways for countries and stakeholders to work together in building a healthier, more prosperous, and more resilient East Africa.

Strategic conference pillars

Four pillars of action

01

Excellence in Health Service Delivery

Advancing quality healthcare services through innovation, technology adoption, patient-centred care, and health system strengthening.

02

Local Manufacturing & Supply Security

Strengthening regional production capacity for medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, and essential healthcare commodities.

03

Investment & Health Financing

Mobilizing capital, expanding healthcare investment opportunities, and strengthening sustainable financing mechanisms.

04

Regional Integration & Trade

Promoting cross-border collaboration, regional healthcare markets, and stronger health value chains under regional integration frameworks.

Who will attend

The leaders shaping healthcare in East Africa

Ministers of Health from East African countries
Healthcare Federation Presidents and Executives
Hospital Owners and CEOs
Healthcare Investors and Financial Institutions
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Medical Device Companies
Development Partners
International Organizations
Academic and Research Institutions
Health Technology Innovators
Private Sector Leaders
Policymakers and Regulators
Media Organizations

Invitations have also been extended to senior global health leaders and distinguished regional dignitaries.

Featured experiences

More than a conference

High-Level Ministerial Dialogue

Exclusive discussions focused on regional healthcare priorities, policy harmonization, and collaborative action.

Strategic Conference Sessions

Thought-provoking discussions featuring healthcare leaders, investors, policymakers, innovators, and development partners.

Regional Healthcare Exhibition

A showcase of healthcare technologies, services, products, innovations, and investment opportunities from across Africa and beyond.

Welcome Reception

An evening of networking and cultural hospitality hosted at Yod Abyssinia, bringing together delegates in an engaging and informal setting.

Gala Dinner

A prestigious networking event celebrating collaboration, innovation, and leadership within the East African healthcare ecosystem.

Join the movement

Shaping the future of healthcare in East Africa

EAHF 2026 is more than a conference — it is a platform for action. Where partnerships are formed, investments are mobilized, innovations are showcased, and solutions are developed to strengthen healthcare systems across the region.

Register. Partner. Exhibit. Lead.

August 21–22, 2026 · Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, Addis Ababa