Kenya is set to host the 8th Pan-African Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Scientific Conference from June 24 to 27, 2025. This prestigious event will take place at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa and is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates from more than 30 countries.
The confrence which is being organized by the Reproductive Health Network Kenya (RHNK) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will officially open with remarks from Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale. The gathering’s theme, “Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in a World of Emerging Threats and Opportunities,” aims to address critical issues affecting young people across the continent.
In preparation for the conference, RHNK today held a pre-event which engaged journalists and stakeholders to help in amplifying youth voices and fostering support for adolescent SRHR. Key speakers included, Executive Director of RHNK; and other government and civil society representatives.
Being the eighth year, the conference has become Africa’s premier platform for youth-led advocacy and evidence-based discussions on reproductive health. This year’s sessions will feature high-level plenaries, scientific presentations, policy roundtables, and networking opportunities. Additionally, youth-led innovations and intergenerational forums will take center stage.
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Dr. Edward Serem, Head of the Division of Reproductive and Maternal Health at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the urgency of the conference’s goals: “Enhancing community-level awareness about AYSRHR and its prevention is imperative,” he said. Now is the time to confront the new wave of HIV/AIDS, unintended pregnancies, early marriages, and gender-based violence.”
Nelly Munyasia, RHNK Executive Director, highlighted the conference’s broader mission. “The 8th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Conference is a rallying point for Africa’s youth and those who work alongside them,” she stated. “We’re building a united front to ensure every young person has access to the health services, education, and support they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world.”
