We’re uniting East Africa to scale community-based mental health care.
Join regional leaders, innovators, and advocates as we advance scalable solutions for mental health integration across sectors.
Register for the Event TodayWhen: October 22–23, 2025
Where: Mestil Hotel & Residences, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda
The event will be hosted by the Uganda Ministry of Health in partnership with StrongMinds and regional stakeholders
This year’s theme will be, “Community Action: Scalable Innovations for Mental Health Integration Across Sectors.”
Topline Highlights
The East African Mental Health Summit will bring together leaders and innovators from across the region to accelerate community-based solutions for mental health. Over two days, participants will explore proven approaches, form new partnerships, and commit to shared action for scaling mental health integration across sectors.
Register NowA regional Call to Action committing governments and partners to integrate mental health into community and primary care systems.
Presenting community-driven solutions improving access to care, from digital tools to peer support and school-based programs.
Engaging policymakers, practitioners, and leaders in health, education, technology, humanitarian response, and economic development.
Featuring insights from policymakers, practitioners, donors, private sector champions, and people with lived experience.
Strengthening partnerships and investments to advance mental health as a cornerstone of sustainable development in East Africa.
Objectives
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Showcase proven community-based mental health innovations from across East Africa.
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Promote integration of mental health into systems such as health, education, ICT, and economic development.
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Elevate voices of people with lived experience to inform policy and programs.
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Launch the Kampala Declaration outlining shared priorities and pathways for collaboration.
Key Themes
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Primary Health Care: Screening, early intervention, task-sharing models.
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Youth & Education: School-based programs, teacher training, youth advocacy.
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Community-Led Approaches: Faith-based engagement, stigma reduction, family involvement.
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Crisis & Humanitarian Settings: Emergency MHPSS, refugee and climate-related support.
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Workplace Mental Health: Employee wellness and productivity initiatives.
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Chronic Illness: Integrating psychosocial care into NCD and HIV programs.
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Policy & Financing: Domestic funding, governance, and innovative financing.
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Digital Innovation: Tele-mental health, mobile apps, and digital learning systems.
Register for the East African Mental Health Summit Today