Gatefield to Host Health Summit 2026 in Abuja

Gatefield is organizing the Health Summit 2026 from October 21-22, 2026, in Abuja, with global virtual access, to address premature mortality in Africa. The summit, themed “Scaling What Works,” aims to connect health innovators, policymakers, and cultural creators to transform health systems.

Omei Bongos, a public health lead at Gatefield, stated that while effective health solutions exist across Africa, their growth is hindered by a lack of institutional support. The summit will launch Gatefield’s new longevity report, focusing on factors driving premature mortality, particularly in Nigeria.

It seeks to shift the focus from reactive medical treatment to proactive longevity strategies. Key sessions will discuss the role of food and agricultural systems in health infrastructure and will integrate creative industries to promote behavior change.

Confirmed speakers include Dr Siddhartha Prakash from the World Intellectual Property Organisation, Senator Ipalibo Banigo, Shina Arogundade from MyItura, Dr Osita Okonkwo from Nutrition International, and Dr Jamila Yakubu from Zipline.