The theme for the Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025 is: “Empowering Communities for Inclusive Universal Health Coverage through an Intersectional Approach.”

The conference will take place on the 18th and 19th March 2025 at Safari Park Hotel Nairobi, Kenya.

The conference aims to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by: 

• Promoting inclusive health strategies that address intersectional vulnerabilities. 
• Strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration to ensure equitable health outcomes. 
• Showcasing innovative tools and strategies to empower communities and improve access to healthcare for marginalised populations. 

The conference is co-organised by: 

• The Ministry of Health, Kenya 
• VSO

The conference welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, including: 

• Health promotion professionals, educators, and researchers 
• Community health promoters and volunteers 
• National and county-level government representatives 
• Private sector partners 
• Development organisations and NGOs 
• Technology and health service providers 
• UN agencies, donors, and policymakers

The conference aims to: 

1. Facilitate knowledge exchange on intersectionality and tools to address health inequities. 
2. Promote the integration of intersectionality into UHC policies and health promotion strategies. 
3. Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement. 
4. Elevate awareness and secure resources for adopting inclusive approaches to health promotion.

The conference will focus on the following sub-themes: 

• Integrating Social Determinants of Health into UHC for Lasting Impact 
• Building Resilience and Disaster Preparedness in Inclusive UHC 
• Community-Centered Innovations for Health Equity 
• Strengthening Health Equity through Multi-Sectoral Partnerships 
• Inclusive Financing and Social Accountability for Equitable UHC 
• Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights 

The conference aims to achieve the following outcomes: 

• Increased understanding of intersectional approaches to UHC. 
• Strengthened community empowerment and engagement in health initiatives. 
• Enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to promote inclusive health systems. 
• Greater alignment between policies and community-level actions for equitable UHC.

You can register by purchasing your ticket online at https://www.vsointernational.org/events/regional-health-promotion-conference-2025   

Choose the delegate category that suits you and/or your organisation. 

The conference offers sponsorship packages at different levels: 

• Exhibition ($500) 
• Bronze ($1,000) 
• Silver ($2,000) 
• Gold ($3,000) 

Each sponsorship tier comes with unique benefits, including brand visibility, speaking opportunities, and exhibition booths. For more details, please email regionaluhc@vsoint.org. 
 

Absolutely! Organisations can secure exhibition booths separately or as part of sponsorship packages. For more details, contact regionaluhc@vsoint.org.

The two-day event will include: 

• Keynote and plenary sessions. 
• Interactive panel discussions. 
• Breakout sessions on sub-themes. 
• Networking opportunities. 
• Case studies, tools, and evidence-based approaches for inclusive health systems.

The conference fosters collaboration and connections among participants, including professionals, policymakers, and community leaders. 

UHC ensures that all individuals and communities receive health services without financial hardship. It lends emphasis to overall wellness in the following ways:

• Looking beyond disease management and hospitalisation.  
• Building healthier societies through strengthening Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitative health management strategies. 
• Integrating intersectionality into viable health policies through accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and quality (AAAQ) healthcare services. 

Intersectionality addresses the overlapping and compounded effects of socioeconomic disparities, gender, disability, and more, ensuring that health strategies leave no one behind. This approach is vital for creating inclusive and equitable health systems.

The conference organisers are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Relevant health and safety protocols will be communicated closer to the event date.

The following hotels are available for booking during your conference stay and are within convenient reach of the conference venue. 

• Golden Tulip Hotel 
• Sarova Stanley 
• Stardom Hotel  
• Utalii Hotel 
• Sports View Kasarani  
• The Luke Hotel 
• La Mada Hotel 
• Verona Hotel 
• Nairobi Safari Club 
• Sunstar Hotel

For the latest updates, check the official conference webpage, follow VSO on social media for live updates or contact us at regionaluhc@vsoint.org.