Minister of Health to Open WHX Lagos & WHX Labs Lagos 2025 as Sector Leaders Convene

WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 is set to take place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. Following the successful rebrand of Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa into WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, the upcoming edition builds on a legacy of over a decade while ushering in a new era of opportunity, engagement, and transformation across the region’s healthcare and laboratory landscapes.

Now in its 12th year, the event will convene a broad spectrum of stakeholders including policymakers, clinicians, laboratory scientists, investors, and innovators to explore emerging technologies, policy shifts, and models for sustainable healthcare delivery. The Honourable Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, will officially open the 2025 edition.

“This edition of the annual health conference and exhibition builds on a strong foundation of industry trust and international relevance. Having received strong backing from the Federal Ministry of Health and other key industry bodies, we are especially excited about this year’s speaker lineup, which reflects our commitment to curating a diverse, cross-sectoral dialogue led by some of Africa’s most respected thought leaders and innovators,” stated Tom Coleman, Director of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos.

The speaker lineup for WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 reflects the event’s commitment to pan-African thought leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration. Confirmed speakers include Professor Nicaise Ndembi, FAPH, Deputy Director-General and Africa Regional Director at the International Vaccine Institute; Dr. Mories Atoki, CEO, African Business Coalition for Health; Hon. Dr. Anthony L. Fortune, FAPH, Assistant Minister of Health for Vital Statistics, Liberia; Timi Omole, Executive Director of the International Association of Public Health Logisticians; celebrated Nigerian actor and entrepreneur Joke Silva, MFR; and medical influencer Dr. Egemba Chinonso (Aproko Doctor), among others.

On the laboratory side, WHX Labs Lagos will welcome Professor Oyewale Tomori, DFAPH, renowned virologist and former WHO advisor; Dr. Donald Ofili, Acting Registrar/CEO, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN); Akyala Ishaku, Director of the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Centre; Kenneth Okolie, CEO of Synlab Nigeria; and other key voices from across Africa’s laboratory science ecosystem.

The 2025 edition will host a diverse and expanded programme of high-impact sessions, expert-led discussions, and interactive engagements across healthcare and laboratory science. The agenda will cover themes such as leadership, investment, digital health, diagnostics, public health, and innovation—delivered in collaboration with trusted partners across the sector.

“From our carefully curated conference content to the diversity of voices and perspectives represented, this year’s edition is designed to spark meaningful conversations, actionable insights, and impactful outcomes within the healthcare and laboratory communities. It’s set to be one of the most relevant, inclusive, and engaging healthcare events the region has ever seen,” added Rubina D Souza, Conference Director.

WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 edition has received support from strategic partners including the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria, ABCHealth, West African Institute of Public Health, Women in Healthcare Network, and others. These partnerships are critical to delivering a future-facing event platform that supports knowledge exchange, investment attraction, and actionable dialogue across the healthcare and laboratory value chains.

As the West African healthcare landscape continues to evolve, WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos remain committed to being at the forefront—bridging gaps, fostering partnerships, and unlocking the full potential of healthcare across the continent.