Kurdistan Health Summit

Kurdistan Health Summit (KHS 2026) will take place on November 19th – 21st, 2026, in the Zakho Independent Administration, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Built on the concept of the World Health Summit, KHS is an international gathering uniting healthcare leaders, policymakers, and academics to address the most pressing medical and public health priorities in the country. Under the theme “Health Governance for Excellence, Access and Leadership,” this year’s summit explores how health systems are managed, funded, and held accountable—turning strategic dialogue into lasting results.

About KHS

The Kurdistan Health Summit (KHS) is a pioneering initiative committed to reshaping Iraq’s healthcare landscape through collaboration, research, and strategic policymaking. By uniting experts from academia, government, industry, and healthcare institutions, KHS fosters meaningful dialogue to drive impactful reforms. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the summit serves as a platform for addressing urgent healthcare challenges, developing academic health science networks, and influencing policies that shape the future of medicine. KHS is not just a conference—it is a movement towards a healthier Iraq and Kurdistan region.