Let’s face it: hospitals can be quite intimidating! What if we told you, however, that there was a way to interact with the latest medical hardware products and network with some leading regional medical professionals without going to the emergency room?
Enter WHX Johannesburg, formerly known as Africa Health, is the largest exhibition event for the African healthcare community. Hosted in sunny Johannesburg, this annual South African event is a pivotal platform for CEOs, marketing managers, and event planners to exchange cutting-edge ideas and advanced medical technologies across the healthcare industry.
The event showcases a diverse array of exhibits advertising state-of-the-art medical devices and innovative healthcare services, all designed to propel the health sector forward.
When And Where Is WHX Johannesburg?
The next instalment of this exciting healthcare event will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Yes, WHX will return to its origins in Johannesburg in 2026 after a two-year stint in Cape Town.
Attendees should register on the WHX Johannesburg website for free show entry.
Having hosted major African exhibition events like Solar & Storage Live Africa, the Gallagher Convention Centre is a cornerstone of sophistication and functionality in one of the Africa’s busiest cities. Well-regarded for its contemporary design and facilities, Gallagher offers quality exhibition spaces to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees.
What Is WHX Johannesburg All About?
Formerly known as Africa Health, WHX changed it’s name in 2025 on the show’s 15th anniversary to highlight the healthcare landscape on the African continent. The show has grown significantly over the past decade and frequently caters to visitors numbering into the thousands.
After two successful shows in Cape Town in 2024 and 2025, WHX will move back to its old home in Johannesburg in 2026.
The show is organised by Informa Markets, an experienced international business-to-business events curator. Alongside Africa Health, Informa Markets has gained further experience in the field with 12 other live healthcare exhibition events in its portfolio.
What Can You Expect From WHX Johannesburg?
WHX Johannesburg is as much a hub for game-changing new medical products as it is a nexus for knowledge acquisition; visitors can interact with the different companies and government representatives on the show floor whilst navigating some topical conference discussions.
Products And Services
In the past, WHX Johannesburg/Africa Health featured plenty of fascinating products and services related to the African healthcare landscape. Some products usually on display include medications, scanners, emergency ventilators, endoscopes, wound healing machines, and digital programs
Events
Outside the main exhibition show floor, attendees at WHX Johannesburg have the opportunity to interact with a few extra features that contribute to this expo’s stellar reputation and value:
WHX Labs Johannesburg 2026
Held concurrently with WHX Johannesburg, WHX Labs focuses specifically on laboratory medicine and the latest laboratory tech innovations.
Innov8 Start-up Competition
A recent addition to help drive entrepreneurship at WHX Johannesburg, the Innov8 start-up competition sees 20 start-up companies pitch their ideas on stage before a high-calibre judging panel. Only one can be the winner!
Final Thoughts
There is always something to learn about at Africa’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare industry exhibition. Whether you’re looking to showcase a new product, polish your networking skills, or learn more about the challenges facing African healthcare systems, WHX Johannesburg is an expo not to be missed.
If all this sounds appealing, we would love to get in touch. At Booth Exhibits™, we have all the necessary know-how to assist your business in producing a premium quality exhibition stand at an event like WHX Johannesburg.
Where is the Africa Health Conference 2026?
The 2026 Africa Health (WHX Johannesburg) conference will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
What happened to Africa Health?
Africa Health is now known as WHX Johannesburg.
Where did WHX Cape Town go?
WHX Cape Town moved back to Johannesburg in 2026 and is now known as WHX Johannesburg.
