Speke Resort Munyonyo has hosted the 9th annual AFREhealth Conference, bringing together top health researchers, professionals, educators and development partners from different parts of Africa to discuss ways of improving healthcare across the continent.Held from August 24 to 26, 2026, the three-day conference offered a platform for experts to exchange ideas, share research findings and explore innovative approaches to strengthening health education, research and service delivery.
Delegates at the conference emphasized the need for Africa to develop locally driven early-warning systems, encourage stronger community participation and enhance cooperation among researchers, governments and healthcare professionals in tackling major health challenges.Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who was the guest of honour, called on participants to ensure that their research and innovations produce practical solutions that improve the lives of communities.Nabbanja urged health experts to focus on approaches that can help reduce the preventable 75 per cent disease burden affecting African countries while ensuring health workers are well-trained, supported and available to provide quality services.She further highlighted the importance of improving maternal and child health, encouraging researchers and healthcare providers to find effective ways of increasing access to quality maternal services and protecting children from preventable diseases.
The conference also showcased Speke Resort Munyonyo’s ability to host major international and regional events, strengthening its position as one of Uganda’s leading destinations for conferences and high-level gatherings.Throughout the event, the resort offered delegates modern conference facilities, accommodation and hospitality services that supported the successful organization of the meeting.Speke Resort Munyonyo continues to attract major events from across the region, backed by its extensive conference facilities, which it says are among the largest in East and Central Africa.In addition to business facilities, the resort provides leisure experiences through amenities such as the Calabash Spa and Salon, Speke Gym and an Olympic-size swimming pool, giving visitors a blend of professional and recreational experiences
