West Africa’s healthcare sector is set for a major convergence in Lagos as the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo (WHX) opens at the Landmark Centre from June 2 to 4.
The healthcare exhibition is expected to attract more than 8,000 professional visitors, over 500 exhibitors, participants from over 40 countries, and more than 30 expert speakers for three days of networking, procurement discussions, investment opportunities and industry conversations.
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This includes the adoption of electronic health records, AI-assisted imaging and smart laboratory systems aimed at improving diagnoses, reducing operational costs and expanding access to quality healthcare.
According to WHX Insights, digital health investments in Africa reached $3.8 billion in 2023 and are projected to grow annually by 23.4 percent to hit $16.6 billion by 2030.
Nigeria’s healthcare market, which serves over 230 million people, is also experiencing increased demand for medical equipment, diagnostics and digital-health infrastructure.
Government initiatives such as the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) continue to open up procurement opportunities for suppliers.
Speaking ahead of the event, Njide Ndili, the president of the healthcare federation of Nigeria, said WHX would provide buyers with direct access to healthcare and diagnostics products tailored to the West African market.
“As a leading platform for product discovery, WHX lets buyers explore and compare the full spectrum of healthcare and diagnostics products, from essential consumables to advanced laboratory and diagnostic systems, with every supplier selected for direct relevance to the West African market,” she said.
“By strengthening medical trade across West Africa, WHX helps accelerate procurement, unlock new supply chains, and scale innovations that widen access to quality care.”
The event will feature key sectors including diagnostics, medical imaging, laboratory technologies, healthcare infrastructure, medical devices, IT solutions, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, wellness products and healthcare services.
Among the new additions to this year’s edition is the integrated Lab Zone, which will feature live demonstrations, workshops, expert sessions and buyer matchmaking opportunities for laboratory and diagnostics professionals.
Organisers also introduced WHX Connect, a distributor networking initiative linking verified distributors with exhibitors across the healthcare supply chain.
The three-day event will also host partner-led forums, including the Healthcare Market Access & Policy Leadership Forum on June 2.
The Hospital Investment & Buyer Leadership Forum on June 3 in collaboration with ABCHealth and the Heads of Laboratory Forum on June 4 in partnership with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
Tom Coleman, portfolio director for healthcare at Informa Markets, described WHX as more than an exhibition.
“When WHX convenes in Lagos next week, it will be a real moment for the region — we’re bringing together buyers, suppliers, investors and policy leaders in one place to get deals done and ideas moving,” he said.
The WHX portfolio currently includes healthcare events held in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Lagos, serving as a platform connecting global healthcare brands with regional distributors and stakeholders across Africa.
