Informa Markets recently announced a transformation in its healthcare exhibitions portfolio, becoming WHX (World Health Exhibitions).
This exciting new era for its healthcare events worldwide impacts Nigeria, with the rebranding of Medic West Africa & Medlab West Africa to WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, respectively. This strategic shift reinforces WHX as a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and progress in the healthcare and laboratory sectors.
It disclosed that the inaugural WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos will occur from June 2 to 4, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, setting a new benchmark for industry engagement.
“The event has received support from Nigeria’s Ministry of Health, led by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate and other leading healthcare and laboratory associations, further strengthening its role as a pivotal event in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.
“This rebranding to WHX marks a new frontier for Informa Markets’ healthcare events globally and for the Lagos editions, reflecting a bold approach to enhancing industry connections, driving knowledge exchange, and showcasing groundbreaking medical and laboratory technologies.”
Director, WHX Lagos and WHX Lab Lagos, Tom Coleman, as quoted: “The rebranding 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.”
“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 to drive critical discourse and technological advancements in the healthcare and medical laboratory industries.
“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 that are shaping the future of healthcare.”
Conference Director, Cynthia Makarutse said: “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.”