AI, NCDs & Women’s Health: From Global Conversations to Local Action
Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) is pleased to invite researchers, academics, students, health professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to the World Health Summit (WHS) 2026 Satellite Event, held as part of the WHS Academic Alliance activities.
The event will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue on how artificial intelligence (AI), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and women’s health can be addressed through innovative, locally relevant solutions.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 9:30 AM onwards
Venue: MakCHS Conference Room, Second Floor, Clinical Research Building
Format: In-person participation, with selected WHS 2026 sessions available through livestreaming
Programme Highlights
The satellite event will feature engaging sessions exploring key global health priorities and their relevance to the Ugandan context, including:
- Empowering the Health Workforce through AI
- Joining Forces to Control NCDs
- Breaking Barriers to Advance Women’s Care in NCDs
The discussions will bring together diverse perspectives from academia, research, healthcare, policy, and other sectors, with a focus on translating global health conversations into meaningful local action.
Connecting Global Health Priorities with Local Action
The World Health Summit 2026 Satellite Event provides an opportunity to connect the global discussions taking place at the World Health Summit in Berlin with local priorities, experiences, research, and action in Uganda.
Participants will have an opportunity to engage with emerging ideas, share experiences, explore opportunities for collaboration, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of health and healthcare.
Registration
Interested participants are encouraged to register in advance using the link below:
Register for the WHS 2026 Satellite Event
Participants may also scan the QR code on the event poster to complete their registration.
We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues, students, researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders who may be interested in participating in these important discussions.
Join Us
We look forward to welcoming you as we bring the World Health Summit beyond Berlin and create meaningful connections between global health priorities and local action in Uganda.
WHS 2026 Satellite Event Organising Committee
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Kampala, Uganda
