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WHX in Johannesburg

Where South Africa's healthcare industry meets, trades and does business


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Save the date: 6 - 8 October 2027
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

What’s next: new sectors and WHX Leaders Africa at WHX in Johannesburg 2027

As WHX in Johannesburg 2026 comes to a close, we are excited to announce what’s ahead for 2027: an expanded event bringing pharma to the exhibition floor, a deeper focus on wellness and longevity, and the arrival of WHX Leaders Africa.

Pharma

A new sector connecting pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals, manufacturers, buyers and distributors to discover products, forge partnerships and unlock new business opportunities.

Wellness and longevity

An expanded focus on prevention, healthy ageing and long-term wellbeing, enabling businesses to showcase expertise and attendees to explore the products and solutions shaping the future of healthcare.

WHX Leaders Africa

This established leadership platform arrives at WHX Johannesburg in 2027, bringing an African perspective to the conversations and collaborations defining the future of healthcare across the continent.

Together, these developments create more opportunities to connect, collaborate and  do business across South Africa’s healthcare industry and beyond.

Further details will be announced in the coming months. Be part of what comes next.

World Health Expo

Amplified the reach

10000+
Professional visits
600+
Exhibitors
60+
Exhibiting countries
3
Indabas

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 thrilled to bring the event back to Africa’s healthcare hub, making it more accessible and impactful for healthcare professionals across the continent. As the event evolves from Africa Health to the World Health Expo, its purpose remains the same: to be the premier platform for discovering innovations, gaining insights, and fostering connections that drive the future of healthcare.

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

Join us at World Health Expo in Johannesburg

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