Mental Health World Conference 2026

Speakers - MHWC2026

Calistus Wekesa , Mental Health World Conference 2026

Calistus Wekesa

Calistus Wekesa

  • Designation: Afya Care Foundation
  • Country: Kenya

Biography

Calistus Simiyu Wekesa is a Kenyan public health practitioner, mental health advocate, researcher, and healthcare leader. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Afya Care Foundation and the CEO of Tuwan Highway Mission Hospital, a Level 4 healthcare facility in Kenya. His work focuses on mental health promotion, youth empowerment, substance abuse prevention, and community health development. Through leadership, research, and advocacy, he has implemented impactful programs that improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations. Calistus holds diplomas in Clinical Medicine and Environmental Health, a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health and Health Promotion at Brunel University London.