Community-Led Health Systems: Lessons from Coalition-Driven Change (#WHA2026)
Community-led Health Systems in an Interconnected World
Across global health, there is growing recognition that strong community health systems are essential to achieving Universal Health Coverage. Yet the question remains: what does it take to build systems that are both locally led and resilient at scale?
This session explores how coalition-driven approaches can strengthen community health systems, drawing on real-world experience from Kenya’s CHU4UHC coalition—a collective of 20+ actors advancing community health systems in partnership with the Ministry of Health, grounded in evidence and shared learning.
Designed as a dynamic and interactive conversation, the session will bring together frontline perspectives, cross-sector dialogue, and case studies to surface practical lessons in service delivery, coalition building, government ownership, and community-led accountability. Participants will hear how government, civil society, funders, and community health workers are working together to strengthen systems through collaboration and evidence-informed practice.
At its core, the session aims to create a shared learning space where participants can exchange perspectives, reflect on what is working, and explore how similar approaches, grounded in evidence and partnership, might be adapted across different contexts.
Who this is for
This session is for social innovators, funders, policymakers, governments, and nonprofit leaders interested in scaling impact, strengthening health systems, and advancing community-led approaches.
What you will get out of it
Practical insights from coalition-driven work in Kenya
Perspectives from actors working across government, civil society, and community health
A clearer understanding of how locally led approaches can strengthen health systems
The opportunity to exchange ideas and explore potential collaboration
This session is designed as a space for dialogue and shared learning. Participants will leave not only with new insights, but with practical ideas they can apply in their own contexts and connections that can support future collaboration. Come ready to engage!