Formerly Africa Health
Where South Africa's healthcare industry meets, trades and does business
World Health Expo
Save the date: 6 - 8 October, 2026
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
World Health Expo
Amplifying the reach
Formerly Africa Health
Your gateway to what’s next in healthcare
World Health Expo Johannesburg brings you closer to the people, products, ideas, and insights shaping healthcare across Africa. Discover the latest innovations, learn from industry leaders, build valuable connections, and explore solutions that can help move your organisation forward—all in one place.

Seamless access
Connect with the healthcare community in Johannesburg, a central hub bringing together professionals from across Africa.

Connect with industry leaders
Build valuable relationships with decision-makers, experts, and innovators shaping the future of healthcare.

Discover what’s next
Explore the latest products, technologies, and solutions designed to address today’s healthcare priorities.

Gain insights at the Indaba
Hear from influential speakers and industry leaders, gain practical insights, and discover fresh perspectives to help you navigate the future of healthcare.
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Who you’ll connect with
- Clinical directors
- Department heads
- Laboratory managers & supervisors
- Pathology heads
- Procurement heads
- Group purchasing organizations
- Agents & importers
- Lab equipment & consumables buyers
- Ministries of Health
- Regulators
- Public Health laboratory authorities
- NGOs & development agencies
- Investors
- HealthTech integrators
Formerly Africa Health
Your trusted event, now where it matters most
The World Health Expo (formerly Africa Health) is returning to Johannesburg! After two successful years in Cape Town, we’re excited to bring the event back to Africa’s healthcare engine room. This move enhances access, scale, and business opportunities, ensuring the event continues to deliver unmatched value to exhibitors, healthcare professionals, and attendees alike.
While the event has evolved from Africa Health to the World Health Expo, its purpose remains the same - to be the premier platform where the healthcare industry meets, trades, learns, and grows. Alongside the exhibition, attendees can benefit from a dynamic conference programme featuring expert-led discussions, industry insights, and knowledge-sharing on key healthcare priorities, creating valuable opportunities for business, collaboration, and professional development.

Experience unmatched value at Africa’s premier healthcare platform

Benefit from enhanced access, scale, and business opportunities

Explore trade opportunities and market trends through expert-led Indaba sessions

Connect and grow within a thriving healthcare ecosystem
Unlock healthcare market access and leadership insights
Engage in dedicated forums shaping policy, accelerating investment and strengthening healthcare leadership across Southern Africa.

Healthcare Excellence Indaba
Day 1- 6th Oct
ROOM 1 - Indaba (Show floor)

Lab Leadership Indaba
Day 2- 7th Oct
ROOM 1 - Indaba (Show floor)

Quality Management & Patient Safety Indaba
Day 3- 8th Oct
ROOM 1 - Indaba (Show floor)
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Our show features
Labs zone
Healthcare Indabas
Connections program
Industry workshops
International Presence
Global exhibitors
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Conference Chairs

Prof Edward Kunonga
Strategic Advisor,
Global Health, Durham,
United Kingdom
Healthcare Excellence Indaba
6 October

Prof Koleka Mlisana
Chief Executive Officer,
National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Labs Leadership Indaba
in Partnership with NHLS
7 October

Prof Sabelile Tenza
Associate Professor,
School of Nursing Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Quality Management & Patient Safety Indaba
In partnership with COHSASA
8 October
Meet the innovators of 2026 edition
Exhibiting Countries
2026 product categories
Connecting innovators with buyers to accelerate growth
World Health Expo is where healthcare and laboratory suppliers meet the buyers who matter. From medical devices, diagnostics, and lab technologies to digital health, every sector connects with decision-makers ready to source, invest, and partner. If your solutions power hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or health systems, this is your stage to grow market share and close deals.

Medical devices & equipment

Disposables & consumer goods

Orthopaedics & physiotherapy

Imaging & diagnostics

Healthcare & general services

IT & solutions

Healthcare infrastructure

Wellness & prevention

Laboratory
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SADC healthcare market insights
Top challenges in healthcare procurement and how to overcome them
Healthcare procurement across SADC is evolving rapidly as healthcare systems face growing pressure to improve cost efficiency, supplier reliability and product availability.
Industry reports
What's trending in healthcare?
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