Informa Markets Rebrands Medic and Medlab West Africa as WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos

Informa Markets, a global leader in event organisation, has announced a significant transformation in its healthcare exhibitions portfolio, now known as WHX (World Health Exhibitions). This change impacts Nigeria with the rebranding of Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa to WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, respectively. This shift aims to strengthen WHX as a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and progress in the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

The inaugural WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos events will take place from June 2-4, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The event has garnered support from Nigeria’s Ministry of Health, led by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate, along with other prominent healthcare and laboratory associations. This rebranding to WHX marks a new era for Informa Markets’ healthcare events globally, and particularly for the Lagos editions. It reflects a bold approach to enhancing industry connections, driving knowledge exchange, and showcasing groundbreaking medical and laboratory technologies.

“The rebranding of Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa, after 11 successful years in Lagos, to WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos marks a transformative step in bolstering the healthcare and laboratory sectors in Nigeria and the broader West African region,” said Tom Coleman, Director of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos. “Building on Medic West Africa’s strong legacy, this new identity reflects our commitment to providing an unparalleled platform where healthcare professionals and industry leaders can connect, innovate, and shape the future of healthcare.”

By co-locating WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, Informa Markets has created a unified event that serves as a central hub for healthcare professionals, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, policymakers, investors, procurement officers, and regulators. This integrated platform will offer direct access to the latest advancements in medical equipment, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, and laboratory science, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of healthcare.

Cynthia Makarutse, Conference Director of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, added: “WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos will not only showcase world-class medical and laboratory technologies, but will also foster vital connections and collaborations that drive healthcare innovation across West Africa. We’re significantly enhancing our conference program to create a robust platform for critical discourse on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Attendees can expect deeper dives into key topics, more interactive sessions, and a wider range of expert speakers, all designed to stimulate thought-provoking discussions and generate actionable solutions that will shape the future of healthcare in the West African region.”

As West Africa’s healthcare sector evolves rapidly, WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos will provide an important platform for fostering partnerships, addressing industry challenges, and driving meaningful conversations about the future of healthcare delivery.