Africa’s most influential healthcare leaders, including Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and renowned virologist Oyewale Tomori, are poised to unlock the full potential of healthcare across the continent. They will gather at WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 to discuss transformative strategies for the continent’s healthcare systems.
The director of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, Tom Coleman shared insights about the event during an interview in Lagos. Now in its 12th edition, the annual conference and exhibition will build upon a solid foundation of industry trust and international relevance.
“We are particularly excited about this year’s speaker lineup, which reflects our commitment to creating a diverse, cross-sectoral dialogue led by some of Africa’s most respected thought leaders and innovators,” Coleman said. “With strong backing from the Federal Ministry of Health and other key industry bodies, WHX Lagos 2025 is set to be an exceptional platform for transformative discussions.”
The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including the deputy director-general and Africa regional director at the International Vaccine Institute, Professor Nicaise Ndembi; CEO of the African Business Coalition for Health, Dr. Mories Atoki; Liberia’s Assistant Minister of Health for Vital Statistics, Hon. Dr. Anthony L. Fortune; executive director of the International Association of Public Health Logisticians, Timi Omole; 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 host leading figures such as Professor Oyewale Tomori, former WHO advisor; Dr. Donald Ofili, acting registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN); Akyala Ishaku, director of the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Centre; and Kenneth Okolie, CEO of Synlab Nigeria, along with other key voices from Africa’s laboratory science ecosystem.
The 2025 edition promises a diverse and expanded programme of high-impact sessions, expert-led discussions, and interactive engagements covering key topics such as leadership, investment, digital health, diagnostics, public health, and innovation. These sessions will be delivered in collaboration with trusted partners across the sector.
“This year’s event is designed to spark meaningful conversations, provide actionable insights, and create impactful outcomes for the healthcare and laboratory communities. With its broad range of perspectives and expert content, WHX Lagos 2025 is poised to be one of the most relevant, inclusive, and engaging healthcare events the region has seen,” said Rubina Souza, conference director.
WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 have garnered 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 vital in delivering a future-focused platform for knowledge exchange, investment, and actionable dialogue across the healthcare and laboratory sectors.
As the healthcare landscape in West Africa evolves, WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos remain committed to being at the forefront of bridging gaps, fostering partnerships, and unlocking the full potential of healthcare across the continent.
