Informa Markets Unveils WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, Marking a New Era in West African Healthcare Exhibitions

Informa Markets, a global leader in event organization, has announced a significant transformation in its healthcare exhibitions portfolio, rebranding its flagship events Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa as WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, respectively. This strategic shift aims to reinforce WHX (World Health Exhibitions) as a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and progress in the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

The inaugural editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos are scheduled to take place from June 2 to 4, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. These events have garnered support from Nigeria’s Ministry of Health, led by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate, as well as other leading healthcare and laboratory associations.

Tom Coleman, Director of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, stated, “The rebranding of Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa, after 11 successful years in Lagos, marks a transformative step in bolstering the healthcare and laboratory sectors in Nigeria and the broader West African region. 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 collectively shape the future of healthcare.”

Conference Director Cynthia Makarutse added, “WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos will not only showcase world-class medical and laboratory technologies but, crucially, will foster vital connections and collaborations that will drive healthcare innovation across West Africa. We’re significantly enhancing our conference program, creating a robust platform for critical discourse on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry.”

The rebranded events aim to serve as central hubs for healthcare professionals, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, policymakers, investors, procurement officers, and regulators to drive critical discourse and technological advancements in the healthcare and medical laboratory industries.

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 .