WHX Lagos 2025 Wraps Up, Strengthens Healthcare Leadership

The 2025 WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos events have successfully concluded, reinforcing WHX’s status as West Africa’s leading healthcare platform.

Now in its 12th year and newly rebranded from Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa, the three-day event at Lagos’ Landmark Centre gathered local and international experts in healthcare, diagnostics, digital health, and investment.

Among them were the Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health, Nigeria, Senator Ipalibo Banigo; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria, Dr. Iziaq Salako; the President of Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Njide Ndili;.

The Founder of Synlab Nigeria, Dr. Pamela Ajayi; the Ag. Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Donald Ofili, and Prof Christian Happi, Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics, Redeemer’s University.

In his remark, the Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, highlighted the importance of the gathering for advancing regional healthcare initiatives. “This year’s WHX Lagos is the largest we’ve seen, and it continues to grow in significance every year.

“I commend the Informa Markets team for their unwavering commitment to this exhibition, which has become an invaluable part of Lagos State’s health calendar.

“This kind of collaboration between government and private sector, showcased so strongly here at WHX, is exactly what we need to build an efficient, inclusive, and forward-looking health system for all citizens of the country.”

Tom Coleman, the Senior Exhibition Director at Informa Markets, remarked, “This 12th edition of WHX marks a major milestone in our journey of shaping the healthcare narrative in Nigeria and across West Africa.

“What began over a decade ago as Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa has now evolved into WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, a unified, future-facing platform that bridges healthcare delivery, diagnostics, policy, and investment under one roof.

“This year, with over 500 exhibitors and a dynamic mix of global and regional voices, the exhibition floor itself became a powerful engine of innovation, showcasing solutions that will define the next chapter of healthcare across the continent.”

“We are incredibly proud to continue supporting the healthcare ecosystem through meaningful connections, knowledge exchange, and tangible business outcomes.”

The official opening was declared by Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health and Vice Chair on Women Affairs, who highlighted the critical role of public-private integration in building a sustainable healthcare system for all Nigerians.

She commended WHX for providing a platform that drives impact-oriented dialogue and investment opportunities essential to transforming the healthcare sector.

The event attracted over 8000 professional visitors and about 500 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond, reflecting the growing global interest in West Africa’s healthcare transformation.

Attendees experienced the latest in advanced diagnostics, medical imaging, AI-driven health technologies, and breakthrough pharmaceuticals — all underscoring the urgency and ambition to create more resilient, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare systems in the region.

Beyond the conferences and panel discussions, the event delivered exceptional value to attendees through a vibrant exhibition featuring the latest innovations from leading manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare service providers including Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Roche, Uni-Medical, Crown Healthcare, Dedalus, amongst others.

Numerous partnerships and business deals were initiated on-site, underscoring the role of WHX as a powerful commercial platform. Attendees also benefited from curated networking events designed to spark collaboration and drive long-term partnerships that will shape the future of healthcare in West Africa.

WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 provided a holistic, world-class experience that merged business, policy, and innovation.

As West Africa accelerates its journey toward health equity and technological advancement, the WHX platform continues to serve as a cornerstone for progress and a beacon of opportunity for the entire healthcare ecosystem.