The Health Integration Summit 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Health through the National AIDS & STI Control (NASCOP), is a decisive national convening from 15th –20th March 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. Under the theme “Health Without Barriers for a Holistic HIV Response,” the summit addresses the urgent need to transition Kenya’s historically vertical HIV programming into the mainstream of Primary Health Care (PHC) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This summit is a direct response to a changing global health landscape marked by donor transition, domestic fiscal pressures, and the need for long–term sustainability of the HIV response for over 1.3 million Kenyans living with HIV
To accelerate the sustainable integration of HIV services into Kenya’s primary health care system by forging multi-sectoral commitment, showcasing innovative models, and developing actionable frameworks for financing, workforce, and service delivery.
Examine the impact of global and domestic funding shifts and identify strategies to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Realign HIV programming within the broader health reforms, including Primary Health Care and Social Health Act mechanisms.
Showcase innovations and regional best practices that demonstrate practical models of sustainable HIV integration.
Strengthen community and county leadership in driving integration and service quality improvement.
Strengthen community and county leadership in driving integration and service quality improvement.
Focuses on mechanisms for domestic resource mobilization, donor transition planning, and financing models that safeguard continuity and sustainability of HIV services.
Explores the use of digital innovations, health information systems, and data analytics to improve decision-making, service quality, and programme efficiency.
Health Workforce Strengthening for Sustainable HIV Service Delivery
Emphasizes ontergration of HIV services within broader health (UHC,Primary care), continuity of care and client-centered approaches.
Focuses on Supply chain resilience, regional procurement and local production of ARVs, diagnostics and prevention commodities
Advancing HIV Responses through meaningfull partnerships with People Living with HIV
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its HIV response. While remarkable progress has been achieved, evolving donor landscapes, increasing domestic fiscal pressures, and the imperative to sustain gains demand a new approach. Integrating HIV services into Primary Health Care and Universal Health Coverage is now essential for sustainability, efficiency, and equity.
The Health Integration Summit 2026 brings together diverse stakeholders who play a critical role in shaping Kenya’s integrated and sustainable health response.