Banigo & Salako Lead Quest for Patient-Centered Healthcare in Africa

Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, who chairs both the 10th Senate Committee on Health and the committee on Women Affairs as vice-chair; along with Professor Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos State—all stress the significance of forums designed to foster impactful discussions and attract investments crucial for advancing Nigeria’s healthcare system.

They highlighted the essential part played by the collaboration between public and private sectors in establishing a sustainable healthcare system for every Nigerian. This was achieved via platforms such as WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos, which serve as the leading hubs in the area for driving healthcare investments, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, and advancing health policies.

During individual presentations at the 2025 WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos exposition and conference, attendees from various sectors including healthcare provision, diagnostic services, digital health solutions, public policy, and investment listened intently in Lagos.

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, who chairs both the 10th Senate Committee on Health and serves as the Vice Chair for Women’s Affairs, emphasized the importance of integrating public and private sectors in developing a resilient healthcare framework accessible to all Nigerians.

She praised WHX for offering a platform that fostersimpact-driven discussions and investment prospects crucial for reshaping the healthcare industry.

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The Honorable Commissioner for Health of Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi, stated that the exhibition and conference provided an occasion to view healthcare technologies and solutions that could be implemented across various tiers, from primary care up to community settings.

He said, "I applaud the Informa Markets team for their steadfast dedication to this event, which has grown into an essential component of Lagos State's health schedule."

This type of partnership between the government and private sectors, demonstrated effectively through WHX, is precisely what’s required to develop a robust, equitable, and progressive healthcare framework for every citizen in this nation.

Tom Coleman, the Senior Exhibition Director at Informa Markets, remarked that the 12th iteration of WHX represents a significant landmark in their mission to reshape the healthcare discourse in Nigeria and throughout West Africa.

As he stated, "Initiated more than ten years ago as Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa, these events have transformed into WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos—a single, forward-looking platform designed to integrate healthcare services, diagnostic capabilities, policy-making, and investments all within one organization."

This year, featuring more than 500 exhibitors along with an engaging blend of international and local perspectives, the exhibition floor transformed into a robust catalyst for innovation, presenting advancements that will shape the future of healthcare throughout the region.

We are immensely delighted to keep fostering the healthcare sector via significant interactions, sharing of expertise, and concrete business results.

The exhibit showcased cutting-edge developments presented by top manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms, and health-care service suppliers such as Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Roche, Uni-Medical, Crown Healthcare, Dedalus, and several more.

A multitude of collaborations and commercial agreements were launched at the event, highlighting WHX’s significance as a robust trading hub. Participants further gained advantages through specially organized networking sessions aimed at fostering cooperation and establishing enduring alliances that will mold the future landscape of healthcare in West Africa.

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