Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025

Tuesday 18 March and Wednesday 19 March, 2025

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 on health and wellbeing.

By ensuring that all individuals can access essential health services without financial hardship, UHC drives health equity, reduces poverty, and fosters sustainable development. Prioritising inclusivity and addressing systemic health inequities are essential for achieving these transformative outcomes.

Dates: 18-19 March 2025. 9:00-17:00
Location: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
Duration: 2 days.

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Why this conference

Community Volunteers on the way to the clinic

The impact of climate change on sexual and reproductive health and rights

As communities worldwide grapple with the challenges posed by environmental changes, health systems must adapt to ensure inclusivity, equity, and resilience in healthcare delivery.

The Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025 is a transformative initiative designed to reimagine Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the lens of intersectionality. While UHC aspires to ensure health access for all, significant barriers persist for marginalised groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and indigenous communities.

These barriers are often rooted in intersecting vulnerabilities such as socio-economic inequities, gender-based discrimination, and systemic exclusion. This conference is a vital platform to address these challenges and deliver on the promise of "leaving no one behind" by embedding equity and inclusivity into health systems.

By focusing on innovative, intersectional approaches, the conference empowers participants to identify and dismantle systemic barriers while fostering health services that are accessible, acceptable, affordable, and of high quality for everyone.

Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and collaborative discussions, it aims to ensure that health systems are responsive to the unique and intersecting needs of all individuals, particularly those most often excluded. This is not just an event—it is a movement to champion health equity and advance UHC for every person, everywhere.

Event structure:

Conference sub-themes and panels

Learn more about the subthemes of the 2025 Regional Health Promotion Conference and what events to expect.

Plenary and keynote addresses from high level speakers.
Dynamic panel discussions with subject experts, practitioners, and primary actors.
Co-creation and co-design labs for practical strategy development.
Master classes and training
Gallery walks and expo booths showcasing innovative tools and approaches from various partners.

Meet our speakers

Participants: 300+ stakeholders from Kenya, East Africa and beyond, including policymakers, community health workers, academia, donors, private sector representatives, UN agencies, and government officials.

The conference will ensure oral and sign language interpretation, inclusive facilities, and dedicated support for persons with disabilities.

Who does the conference target?

This conference brings together diverse changemakers committed to advancing inclusive and equitable UHC through intersectionality. It targets health promotion professionals, policymakers, researchers, educators, youth champions and civil society leaders working to address the social determinants of health and break down intersecting barriers to care.

Participants include representatives from national and county governments, community health workers, grassroots volunteers, private sector innovators, and development partners from across Kenya, East Africa, and beyond.

By convening voices from all sectors and perspectives, the conference fosters a shared commitment to ensuring no one is left behind.

Whether you are a policymaker shaping equitable health strategies, a community leader advocating for marginalised populations, or a practitioner integrating intersectionality into service delivery, this conference is your platform to collaborate, innovate, and drive transformative change in health systems.

Goals and objectives

Goal: The conference aims to boost UHC using an intersectional approach that leaves no one behind, promoting inclusive health strategies across the country.

Objectives

1. Facilitate knowledge exchange on intersectionality and innovative tools to address health inequities by leveraging community engagement strategies.

2. Elevate the role of intersectionality in health promotion within UHC and secure resources needed to raise awareness and encourage the adoption of intersectional approaches to improve inclusive specialised services, access, and health outcomes.

3. Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement, complementing partnerships to ensure equitable and inclusive UHC is well-understood, trusted, and accessible at all levels.

4. Promote the integration of intersectionality into UHC policies, guidelines, and health promotion strategies at national and subnational levels.

Sponsorship and ticketing

Explore our tailored registration packages designed to provide unique opportunities for networking, learning and professional growth. Choose the option that best suits your needs and register early to secure your spot! Any questions? Get in touch with us at regionaluhc@vsoint.org.

Ticket prices

Category	Price	What's included
VIP Pass	$350 USD	Purchase tickets before 17 March 2025 Priority check-in and fast-track entry. Concierge services, such as hotel bookings or airport transfers. VIP seating for keynote sessions, panels, and ceremonies. Dedicated VIP lounge with refreshments and private meeting spaces. Invitation to an exclusive VIP networking reception with keynote speakers and key sector leaders. Full 2-day access with meals Complimentary access to post-conference recordings and materials.
Early Bird	$125 USD	Purchase tickets before 6 February 2025 Special discounted rate for registration Full access to all conference sessions, including workshops and breakout session with meals Badge pre-collection Expedited registration desk access Early access to pre-conference materials (e.g., agenda, session details).
General Pass	$180 USD	Purchase tickets before 15 March 2025 Special discounted rate for registration Full access to all conference sessions, including workshops and breakout session with meals Badge pre-collection Expedited registration desk access Early access to pre-conference materials (e.g., agenda, session details).
Youth Pass* (18 – 30 years)	$100 USD	Purchase tickets before 15 March 2025 Special discounted rate for registration Full 2-day access with meals Badge pre-collection Workshops, group discussions, and masterclasses *This ticket is for youth between the ages of 18-30. ID to be provided at entrance.

Sponsorship packages

For further information on sponsorship packages and payment, please contact regionaluhc@vsoint.org.

	Exhibition $500	Bronze $1,000	Silver $2,000	Gold $3,000
Complementary exhibition booths	Yes 1 booth only	Yes Up to 2 booths	Yes Up to 3 booths	Yes Up to 4 booths
Complementary conference registration		1 ticket	2 tickets	3 tickets
Host a parallel led session (with translation services)			Yes Up to 1 session	Yes Up to 2 sessions
Brand visibility: Acknowledgement as a conference sponsor on all conference related materials			Yes	Yes
Award ceremony: Visibility during the ceremony, speaking opportunity, and logo placement on the stage backdrop			Yes	Yes
Opportunity for keynote/plenary session speaking				Yes

Co-hosts

The Ministry of Health Kenya

The Ministry of Health Kenya leads the country’s UHC agenda, with a focus on health promotion, preventive care, and equitable access to services.

As a key driver of policy and strategy, the MoH champions inclusive and accessible healthcare for all citizens, ensuring no one is left behind in the pursuit of health equity.

VSO

VSO is an international development organisation leveraging the expertise of volunteers to tackle global health and social challenges.

In Kenya, VSO partners with the Ministry of Health to implement intersectional health promotion strategies, addressing social determinants of health and improving outcomes for marginalised populations.