Firm Rebrands As WHX Lagos, WHX Labs Lagos

Informa Markets, a global leader in event organisation, has announced a significant transformation in its healthcare exhibitions portfolio, becoming WHX (World Health Exhibitions).

According to the firm, the transformation will impact Nigeria, with the rebranding of Medic West Africa & Medlab West Africa to WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, respectively, adding that the shift reinforces WHX as a global platform for innovation, collaboration, and progress in the healthcare and laboratory sectors.

According to the director of WHX Lagos and WHX Lab Lagos, Tom Coleman, “The inaugural WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos will occur from June 2 – 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.

“The rebranding of Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa, after 11 successful years in Lagos, to WHX Lagos and WHX Labs 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.”

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Conference Director of WHX Lagos and WHX Lab Lagos, 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. 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.”