7th RUPHA Annual Convention & Medical Expo 2026
📅   9th – 11th April 2026  ·  3 Days of Healthcare Innovation  ·  Nairobi, Kenya
RUPHA
Annual Convention 2026
7th Annual Convention & Medical Expo

From Reform to Resilience Building Sustainable, High-Quality Healthcare Systems in Kenya

RUPHA's flagship annual event bringing together healthcare providers, policymakers, insurers, and technology partners.

Venue Nairobi, Kenya
Duration 3 Days
Dates 9–11 April 2026
Website www.rupha.co.ke
Scroll through each day's sessions below — click any session to expand full details including speakers, themes, and panelists.
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Day One · 9th April 2026
Microinsurance for Healthcare Sovereignty
Financing, Procurement, and Clinical Tools for a Resilient Hospital System
08:30 — 09:00
Registration Registration & Networking Participants check-in, receive event materials, interact with exhibitors
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09:10 — 10:30
Healthcare Mjadala 1 Microinsurance for Healthcare Sovereignty Sub-Theme: From Product Design to Market Fit
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09:10 – 09:25 · Keynote Address (15 min)
"Microinsurance as a Layered Solution for Universal Health Coverage in East Africa"
Speaker: Senior Executive, Liaison Insurance
  • Lessons from RUPHA Afyabora — complementing SHA with tailored microinsurance
  • Designing affordable premium structures (annual, quarterly, premium financing)
  • Achieving product-market fit across Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia
  • Aligning microinsurance with hospital networks to strengthen UHC delivery
09:30 – 09:55 · Panel Discussion (25 min)
"Designing Microinsurance Products for Diverse Markets: Balancing Affordability and Comprehensiveness"
Moderator
Brian Otieno – Workshop Host
Panelists
Liaison Insurance Product design and market fit
Birdview Insurance Microinsurance for migrants and informal workers
RUPHA Hospital Manager Provider perspective on scheme integration
AKI / IRA Representative Policy and compliance insights
10:00 — 10:15
Official Opening 7th RUPHA Annual Convention Official Opening Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General of Health, Kenya
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Keynote: "From Reform to Resilience"
  • Strengthening Health Financing under SHA — contribution structures, risk pooling, sustainable financing
  • Expanding Access to Priority Health Services — NCD screening, maternal and child health
  • Financing High-Cost Care — Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund
  • Advancing Quality of Care — KQMH implementation, regulatory oversight
10:15 — 10:45
Panel Discussion From Reform to Resilience: Aligning Policy, Financing & Service Delivery Moderator: Dr Brian Lishenga, Chairman RUPHA
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Hon Dr James Nyikal Chairperson, Parliamentary Health Committee
Dr Eric Musau Chairman, KAPH
Dr Chris Barasa General Secretary & CEO, CHAK
Dr Anne Musuva CEO, Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)
Discussion Points
  • Aligning SHA Reforms with Service Delivery Reality
  • Financing Primary Healthcare and Preventive Services
  • Balancing Cost, Access, and Quality
  • Strengthening Public–Private Collaboration
  • Policy Priorities for Resilient Health Systems
10:45 — 11:30
Exhibition Official Launch of Medical Expo + Exhibition Viewing & Tea Break Participants visit exhibitor booths
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11:30 — 12:30
Healthcare Mjadala 2 Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Maternal & Newborn Health Obstetricians · Clinical Officers · Midwives · Nurses · Hospital Managers
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11:30 – 11:45 · Keynote (15 min)
"Point-of-Care Ultrasound at the Frontline: Transforming Maternal and Newborn Care"
  • POCUS role in maternal/neonatal outcomes in low-resource, high-volume settings
  • Expanding ultrasound access beyond radiology to frontline clinicians
  • Clinical applications: antenatal, complication detection, intrapartum decision support
  • POCUS as complementary scalable diagnostic tool
11:45 – 12:15 · Panel Discussion (30 min)
"Scaling POCUS: Training, Deployment, and System Integration"
  • Training and Certification Pathways — capacity building for doctors, midwives, nurses
  • Deployment across Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, Rural and Outreach Settings
  • Cost-Effectiveness and Financing — leasing, PPP models to scale access
  • Integration into Clinical Workflows and Referral Systems
12:15 – 12:40 · Q&A + Case Study
Audience Q&A with panelists
12:40 — 13:00
Partner Presentations Partner Spotlight Sessions Amani Hoiva Kenya · Chennai Fertility Center
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Amani Hoiva Kenya "Care in the Comfort of Home: The Future of Health in Kenya" (10 min)
Chennai Fertility Center Presentation (10 min)
13:00 — 14:00
Break Networking Lunch
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14:00 — 17:00
AGM RUPHA Annual General Meeting Concurrent: Exhibition Viewing & Business Matchmaking Sessions
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02
Day Two · 10th April 2026
Fixing the Flow
Systems, Claims, and Hospital Cash Flow
08:30—09:00
Registration Registration & Networking
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09:10—11:00
Healthcare Mjadala 2 Digitizing Microinsurance Operations HMIS–HIE Interoperability · AI-Powered Workflows · Real-Time Claims
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09:10 – 09:30 · Keynote (20 min)
"From Hospital Pain Points to Digital Solutions: HMIS–HIE Interoperability in Action"
Speaker: Eng Anthony Lenaiyara, CEO — Digital Health Agency
  • Demonstration of KHIE integrating hospital workflows with HMIS
  • Addressing pain points: delayed claims, billing errors, inconsistent patient data
  • Benefits: reduced leakage, faster reimbursements, improved patient experience
  • AI features in KHIE: speech-to-text, automated SOAP notes, predictive analytics
09:30 – 10:00 · Panel: "Technology Demonstrations: Real-Time Claims & Premiums Management"
Moderator: Mohamud Amin — Workshop Host
RUPHASOFT HMIS interoperability demo with claims management and automation
LCT Africa Premium collection, tech-enabled enrollment, member management
Clodus Tech-enabled claims tracking, adjudication, settlement demo
DHA National standards and interoperability
Discussion Points
  • HMIS–HIE integration to reduce fraud and leakage
  • Real-time premium collection and claims adjudication
  • Settlement workflows and cash flow improvements for hospitals
  • Integrating insurer platforms with hospital systems
  • Lessons from KHIE for private sector adoption
  • AI applications: automated documentation, clinical decision support, workflow optimization
10:20 – 10:40 · Case Study: "Managing a Medical Scheme in Real Time"
Led by: RUPHASOFT & LCT Africa
  • RUPHASOFT demonstrates HMIS–HIE integration with automated claims management
  • LCT Africa demonstrates real-time premium collection and settlement
  • Birdview Insurance adds distribution and affordability perspective
  • Wrap-up: shared framework for digitized scheme management across hospital networks
10:40—11:00
Partner Presentation Cosmos Pharmaceuticals Limited "The Case for Local Manufacturing" (20 min)
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11:00—11:30
Break Tea Break and Networking
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11:30—12:30
Healthcare Mjadala 3 The Business Case for Quality From Compliance to Sustainability: Leveraging Quality for Growth, Trust & Performance
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11:30 – 11:45 · Keynote (15 min)
"Quality as Strategy: Aligning Policy, Financing, and Performance in Kenya's Health System"
Speaker: Representative, PharmAccess Kenya
  • Evolving policy direction on quality under health sector reforms
  • Positioning KQMH beyond compliance toward measurable performance
  • Linkages between quality, provider credibility, and national financing frameworks
Panel Discussion Points
  • From Compliance to Competitive Advantage — quality improvement strengthening hospital positioning
  • Quality and Financial Performance — efficiency, waste reduction, revenue predictability
  • Quality as Gateway to Financing — accreditation influence on credit and payer relationships
  • Building Patient Trust and Market Reputation
  • Embedding Quality into Daily Operations via SafeCare workflows
12:30—13:10
Partner Presentations Partner Spotlight Sessions Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital · Infinity Ortho · Alpine Biomedicals · Clodus
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13:10—14:00
Break Lunch Break and Networking
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14:00—17:00
Exhibition Exhibition Viewing & Business Matchmaking Sessions
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Day Three · 11th April 2026
CEOs Forum
Market Entry, Partnerships, and Procurement: Connecting Global Manufacturers with Kenya's Healthcare System
08:30—09:00
Registration Registration & Networking
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09:10—10:05
Healthcare Mjadala 4 CEOs Forum: Market Entry, Partnerships & Procurement Moderator: Dr Brian Lishenga, Chairman RUPHA
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09:10 – 09:35 · Keynote (25 min)
"Entering and Operating in Kenya's Healthcare Market: Opportunities, Requirements, and Strategic Pathways"
  • Kenya's healthcare market: demand drivers, procurement structures, growth areas
  • Regulatory and approval pathways for medical products and technologies
  • Role of local distributors and partnerships in market access
  • Aligning product offerings with hospital needs, financing realities, quality expectations
09:35 – 10:05 · Panel Discussion (30 min)
"From Market Entry to Market Success: Practical Pathways for Vendors, Distributors, and Hospitals"
CEO — Indian Manufacturer International Healthcare Company perspective
Quality Manager JCI-accredited hospital in Kenya
CEO — Kenyan Distributor Medical Equipment / Pharmaceutical Distributor
Procurement Lead Supply Chain Expert (RDA / MEDS)
Health Financing Expert Credit Solutions
Discussion Points
  • Product Approval and Market Entry — regulatory requirements and hospital approval processes
  • Identifying and Structuring Local Partnerships
  • Procurement and Hospital Buying Behaviour
  • Supply Chain Execution — orders, shipping, customs, last-mile
  • Commercial Models and Financing — MOQs, credit lines, equipment financing
  • Pooled Procurement and Aggregation — group purchasing models
  • Emerging Technologies and Market Readiness
10:05—10:30
Q&A Q&A + Executive Dialogue Moderated audience engagement with CEOs and industry leaders
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  • Real-world market entry challenges
  • Partnership expectations between vendors and hospitals
  • Financing and risk-sharing approaches
10:30—11:15
Break Tea Break & Exhibition Viewing Medical equipment · Diagnostics · Digital health · Distribution partnerships
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