By Dorothy Musyoka
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) International, Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC), and other regional partners, will on this March host the highly anticipated Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC) 2025.
The event, themed “Sustainable Health Promotion through Universal Health Coverage and Intersectionality in Healthcare,” will bring together stakeholders from diverse sectors to discuss innovative approaches to advancing health promotion.
The RHPC 2025 will focus on exploring innovative approaches to health promotion, with a special emphasis on the critical intersections of health with education, technology, climate change, and the private sector
“The event will highlight the critical intersections of health with education, technology, climate change, and the private sector, emphasizing their collective role in improving community wellness across the region,” stated MOH.
In preparation for the event, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, recently convened with the VSO technical team, led by Papa Diouf, Global Practice Area Lead for Health.
The meeting focused on the progress of the event’s planning, ensuring that all logistical and programmatic elements are on track.
The RHPC 2025 is set to attract over 500 regional delegates and strategic partners from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and beyond.