Formerly Africa Health
Building a healthier future, together
WHX in Johannesburg brings the healthcare community together to drive positive impact and shape a more sustainable future for South Africa and the SADC region.
Our journey
Back to Johannesburg. Building on our journey.
We’re returning to Johannesburg. After two successful editions in Cape Town, WHX is coming back to the city where our journey started - bringing with us the progress, learnings and connections we’ve built along the way.
As WHX evolves, our focus remains clear: creating a more accessible, impactful and sustainable platform that helps move African healthcare forward.
Proof / Results
Proven progress. More to come.
In Cape Town, we took measurable steps to reduce our event footprint. Now, we’re bringing that momentum to Johannesburg.
Over a football pitch
worth of event carpet diverted from landfill
6 VANS
worth of event waste saved from landfill
Our sustainability priorities
Seven priorities. One shared ambition.
Inspiring sustainable healthcare
How WHX can help drive change across the wider healthcare sector
Through our content, exhibitors, speakers and partnerships, WHX connects the healthcare community with ideas, solutions and relationships that can contribute to stronger, more resilient healthcare systems across Southern Africa
Environmental responsibility
Reducing our impact through better choices
We're looking at waste, materials and resource use across the event lifecycle, with a focus on:
Reducing avoidable event waste and single-use materials
Encouraging reuse, recycling and responsible disposal
Supporting reusable exhibition stands and materials
Using digital alternatives to reduce unnecessary printing
Economic & community responsibility
Creating value beyond the event
We want WHX to create lasting value for our host city and the wider region by:
Supporting local businesses and suppliers
Encouraging partnerships and innovation
Connecting organisations from across Southern Africa
Creating opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge and grow
How you can help
Visiting WHX?
Make your visit more sustainable.
- Use public or shared transport
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Recycle using the onsite facilities
- Choose digital over print
- Help minimise food waste
Exhibiting at WHX?
Build sustainability into your presence.
- Design with Better Stands
- Choose responsible materials
- Prioritise digital collateral
- Consolidate shipments
- Manage waste responsibly
Sustainability works better when we work together.
Every action makes a difference. Share your ideas, initiatives or sustainability stories and help us build a healthier, more sustainable future together.
Social responsibility
Creating an event where people and communities can thrive
WHX brings together the healthcare community from across South Africa and the SADC region. We're focused on:
Championing diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Supporting attendee health and wellbeing
Encouraging responsible and ethical business practices
Creating opportunities for meaningful knowledge exchange.