Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The recently concluded 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos have delivered a major boost to West Africa’s healthcare sector, cementing the event’s role as a catalyst for innovation, investment, and policy dialogue.
Held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the three-day gathering attracted over 8,000 professionals and nearly 500 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond.
Now in its 12th year—rebranded from Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa—WHX Lagos provided a unified platform for stakeholders in healthcare delivery, diagnostics, digital health, and policy, showcasing advancements in medical imaging, AI-powered health technologies, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics.
The event drew praise from key figures who underscored the importance of collaboration for sustainable health reforms.
Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Ipalibo Banigo, lauded WHX for “creating a platform that fosters investment and policy-driven impact,” while Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, described WHX as “a key fixture in Lagos State’s health calendar and a model for building inclusive healthcare systems.”
Senior Exhibition Director at Informa Markets, Tom Coleman, hailed the 2025 edition as a transformative milestone: “What began over a decade ago has evolved into a future-facing platform that unites healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and investment under one roof. WHX Lagos is now an innovation engine for African healthcare.”
With participation from government, private sector, and academia, the event featured cutting-edge solutions from major players like Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Roche, and Uni-Medical.
Business deals, new partnerships, and curated networking sessions reinforced WHX Lagos as a powerful commercial and collaborative platform.
As West Africa advances toward health equity and digital transformation, WHX 2025 concluded with a clear message: the region’s healthcare future depends on innovation, partnership, and sustained investment.
Great piece. I’d like to understand the impact this will have o public health.