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WHX Cape Town

Shaping Africa's health future

South Africa’s healthcare market is growing – are you positioned to profit?

Future proof your MedTech business at WHX Cape Town

  • Smart Health Tech: +14.3% Growth (Projected R3.7B by 2030): Smart healthcare is growing 5x faster than traditional devices. Add AI-powered tools to your portfolio now.

  • Clinical Lab Demand: +10.9% Surge (Projected R1.28B by 2030): POCT devices and next-gen analysers are reshaping the lab space. Early adopters are locking in market share.

  • Public Sector Spending: R329B Opportunity (Driven by NHI rollout): Secure partnerships with NHI-compliant manufacturers and get ahead of regulation-led procurement shifts.

Why attend?

Maximise your WHX Cape Town experience

Key opportunities for dealers and distributors:

Source smarter
Discover and compare the latest healthcare innovations from 600+ manufacturers across all major product categories.
Try before you buy
Test and evaluate products through live demonstrations with technical experts.
Build valuable connections
Establish direct relationships with trusted suppliers and industry peers.
Stay ahead of trends
Learn about emerging market trends through expert-led sessions and networking.

Dedicated product sectors

Healthcare innovation on the show floor

Exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services across nine diverse healthcare sectors.

Medical devices & equipment

Disposables & consumer goods

Orthopaedics & physiotherapy

Imaging & diagnostics

Healthcare & general services

IT & solutions

Healthcare infrastructure

Wellness & prevention

Laboratory

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Curious about the top exhibitors at the show?
Peggy Schile, Marketing Manager, Drager
“We've been a part of WHX Cape Town from the beginning. I must say it’s great to be back and be able to display our new technology on the floor. For our clients, it is important to be able to experience our technology firsthand. Our mission has always been to improve healthcare."

Peggy Schile
Marketing Manager, Drager

Juandre Kruger, Former Springbok rugby player, Eye Laser Clinic & The Gift of Sight
“It’s wonderful to see WHX in Cape Town, and to see all these different businesses and people networking coming together and making a difference in the industry.”

Juandre Kruger
Former Springbok rugby player, Eye Laser Clinic & The Gift of Sight

Guy Latham, Marketing and Sales, Medasil Surgery UK
“This was a great success for us, as our aim is to break into the African market. I feel that through the ample contacts we obtained from around Africa there are many opportunities for us.”

Guy Latham
Marketing and Sales, Medasil Surgery UK

Explore healthcare innovation from Africa & beyond

Global solutions. Local impact


First time in Cape Town?

The Mother City has plenty to offer! From the bustling V&A Waterfront and harbour to the scenic views of Table Mountain, there's a diverse range of activities to enjoy across the city.

You can also explore the further Western Cape region to enjoy the unique beaches of Muizenberg, the wine farms of Stellenbosch, or the lush Garden Route for hiking, surfing, whale watching, and more.

Native South African Trees and flowers in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Sustainability
Let's keep Cape Town green
We're always striving to become a more sustainable event. Find out what we're doing to be more environmentally and socially responsible in Cape Town.
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Highlights from last year
Speaker on stage at World Health Expo Cape Town.
Judge with a microphone at World Health Expo Cape Town.
 Medical devices on display at World Health Expo Cape Town.
Delegates standing in front of the World Health Expo Cape Town sign.
Exhibitor stand at World Health Expo Cape Town.
WHX Cape Town reimagined
Uniting global experts in healthcare and laboratory innovation to drive progress in South Africa