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 (Recording)

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 Dr. Chi-Chi Undie, Senior Associate and Technical Director with the Population Council’s International Programs Division and Co-chair, CHH–Lancet Commission

Panel discussion Chaired by Dr. Chi-Chi Undie Speakers include: Commissioner Mercy Mwasaru, Commissioner for Refugee Affairs, Department of Refugee Services Mr. Martin Manteaw, Head of Bureau Strategic Planning and Management Service, UNHCR East, Horn of Africa 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 Dr. Orit Abrahim, General Surgery Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and Next Generation Scholar, CHH–Lancet Commission Dr. Emmily Koiti, Director for Strategic Partnerships, Juba Strategic Consulting and Next Generation Scholar, CHH–Lancet Commission

Conclusion

This event was hosted by the Population Council.