Health~Holland country update: Kenyan health delegation reception

Are you looking to build partnerships in Kenya’s evolving health sector? Join us for an exclusive Network Reception with a high-level delegation of Kenyan health leaders, visiting the Netherlands to explore collaboration around digital innovation, maternal & child health, and sustainable health system strengthening. This is your opportunity to connect directly with key decision-makers from county governments, national faith-based organisations, and the private sector! 

When: 3 September 15:45-18:00 CET 
Where: The Hague 
For: Organisations interested in collaboration with Kenyan public and private sector healthcare stakeholders 

In the context of an in-depth, multi-day visit to the Netherlands, we are pleased to invite you to an exclusive network reception with Kenyan health stakeholders. This event is part of the broader Combi Track Kenya programme focused on strengthening technical capacity, strategic vision, and partnerships between Kenya and the Netherlands in Life Sciences & Health. 

The reception brings together representatives from the county governments of Kisumu and Homa Bay, the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK), and the Southlake Medical Centre Ltd, offering a unique opportunity to explore concrete collaboration opportunities within Kenya’s public and private sector. 

Kenya is actively transforming its health system with clear ambitions around decentralized health governance, financing reforms, digital health, and maternal and child care. The incoming mission provides delegates with deep exposure to the Dutch health model, with this network reception offering Dutch stakeholders a direct platform to: 

• Connect with high-level health decision-makers and implementers 

• Learn about Kenya’s reform agenda and regional priorities 

• Explore opportunities for collaboration in health innovation, capacity building, and co-development 

• Share your Dutch expertise and solutions with those shaping Kenya’s future health system 

The reception is designed as an interactive, informal event that encourages meaningful exchange. Participants from Kenya include: 

• Kisumu County Government: Director of Medical Services, Head of Primary Healthcare, Head of Family Health, and Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Lead 

• Homa Bay County Government: County Executive Committee Member for Public Health, and Chief Officer for Medical Services 

• Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK): CEO 

• Southlake Medical Centre Ltd: Director/CEO 

This event builds on prior in-depth sessions during the week covering health governance & financing, maternal and child health, digital innovation, and strategic co-development, positioning this moment as a springboard for long-term partnerships. 

Attending this Health~Holland Country session is free of charge. If you are unavailable to attend the event, please unregister at least a day ahead of the event. We are obliged to charge a fee of €75 in case of a no show for venue and catering costs.  

Do you have any questions about the programme? We are happy to help. For more information, please contact:

Contact name: Helena Pluimes, Project Manager
Phone: +31 (0)6 57 07 62 78
E-mail: helena.pluimes@tfhc.nl