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Six conferencesSince 2014
Registration OpenEarly Bird ends 31 Dec 2026Kigali · 28th Feb – 3 Mar 2027
Our story · 2014 — 2025
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The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) is a biennial conference that brings together stakeholders from across the globe to discuss and address pressing health challenges in Africa. Here’s a brief overview of its history and development.
About AHAIC
The AHAIC was initiated by Amref Health Africa, a leading health organization in Africa, with the primary goal of providing a platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and strategies to improve health outcomes on the continent.
The conference aims to foster collaboration among governments, health organizations, the private sector, and civil society to tackle health issues affecting Africa.
Latest edition · AHAIC 2025
Theme: Connected for Change: Addressing Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Health
The 6th Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC 2025) marked a decade of African-led thought leadership in health.
It brought together more than 3,000 changemakers from over 60 countries in Kigali, with more than 5,000 people joining online. Policymakers, health leaders, innovators, young people and development partners came together to reimagine Africa’s health future amid shifting global health financing and development priorities.
Discussions championed African leadership, health self-reliance, sustainable financing, climate-resilient health systems and locally driven innovation, reinforcing AHAIC’s position as a leading platform for shaping Africa’s health agenda.
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Key outcomes
Global recognition
AHAIC 2025’s Flags of Unity creative campaign won international acclaim.
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Bronze Lion
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
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Silver
Design & Craft for Positive Change category
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2× Bronze
For Branded Content and Social Good
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Shortlist & nomination
A shortlisting at Eurobest and a nomination at The Drum Awards
IPRA Golden World Award for Excellence
Together, these honours underline the growing global recognition of African-led creativity and storytelling as drivers of health advocacy and social change.
Past conferences
From the first gathering in Nairobi in 2014 to Kigali in 2025, each AHAIC has left behind new movements, networks and commitments for health in Africa.
Edition 05
Kigali, Rwanda
Theme
The 5th Biennial AHAIC took place in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 5 to 8, 2023. Over 2,000 delegates from more than 50 countries participated in the event. For the first time, the conference featured an exciting physical activity session called “Wogging” – a combination of jogging, running, and walking – during Kigali’s Car Free Day. This activity actively engaged participants before the official opening of the conference, promoting healthy living.
Key outcomes
Edition 04
Virtual edition
Theme
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th edition of AHAIC was held in 2021 as the first virtual conference of its kind, under the theme “Decade for Action – Driving Momentum to Achieve UHC in Africa.” This exciting virtual experience saw participation from 3,000 delegates representing 98 countries across the world.
Edition 03
Kigali, Rwanda
Theme
AHAIC 2019 was held in Kigali for the first time, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Rwanda. The theme was “Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa by 2030,” and the event attracted delegates from 49 African nations.
Key outcomes
Edition 02
Nairobi, Kenya
Theme
The AHAIC 2017 hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together 900 delegates from various sectors. The main theme was “People, Systems, and Innovations,” and the event featured 9 plenary sessions, 15 track sessions, and 14 satellite sessions.
Key outcomes
Edition 01
Nairobi, Kenya
Theme
Amref organized the first AHAIC in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “From Evidence to Action: Lasting Health Change for Africa.” The conference aimed to explore how African countries can shape the global health agenda to improve health and human rights on the continent.
Next edition
28 February – 3 March 2027 · Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda.