Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health–Lancet Commission Report: Health in a World of Crises and Impunity

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 3:00–5:30 PM (East Africa Time)
Location: Sankara Nairobi Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Format: In-person, with public livestream

At a time of escalating conflicts, growing displacement, shrinking resources, and increasing impunity, a landmark new report calls for a new paradigm for the humanitarian sector. The Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health–Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Displacement sets out bold and practical recommendations to rethink how humanitarian health responses are designed, governed, and delivered, with a particular focus on the communities most affected.

The Nairobi launch brings together regional leaders, practitioners, and advocates to discuss the report’s findings and their implications for East and Southern Africa, a region at the frontlines of conflict, displacement, and humanitarian response.

Programme and registration

Welcome

Presentation of the Commission report by Chi-Chi Undie, Senior Associate and Technical Director with the Population Council’s International Programs Division and Commissioner, CHH–Lancet Commission

Panel discussion Chaired by Dr. Orit Abrahim, General Surgery Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and Next Generation Scholar, CHH–Lancet Commission Speakers include: Department of Refugee Services, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Government of Kenya Dr. Mamadou Dian Balde, Regional Director, UNHCR East, Horn and Great Lakes Regional Bureau Dr. Ahmed Idris, Secretary General, Kenya Red Cross Monica Camacho, Humanitarian Representative for East Africa, MSF Barlet Colly Jaji, Executive Director, Refugee Consortium, Kenya

Conclusion

This event is hosted by the Population Council.