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WHX Leaders Africa 2025
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Leaders Africa 2025
Show Highlights
❯ Day 1: Mobilizing Investment & Strengthening Africa’s Healthcare Infrastructure - Bringing together Ministers, government leaders, and key stakeholders to drive policy reforms, investment frameworks, and infrastructure strategies that will lay the foundation for Africa’s healthcare transformation
❯ Day 2: Innovation, Equity & Health Security for Africa’s Future - A holistic look at the role of technology, local manufacturing, youth innovation, and disease prevention in scaling sustainable, inclusive healthcare solutions across the continent.
Ministerial presence at WHX Leaders Africa
Uniting health, policy and innovation through the presence of distinguished government leaders shaping Africa’s future.
H.E. John Dramani
Mahama
President of Ghana
Hon. Kwabena Mintah
Akandoh
Minister of Health, Ghana
Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-
Adjare
Minister of Trade, Ghana
H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya
Director General, Africa-Centres for Disease Control
and Prevention
H.E. Dr. Stephen Modise
Minister of Health,
Botswana
H.E. Dr. Marian
Mohamed Hussein
State Minister of Health & Human Services, Federal Government of Somalia
H.E. Augusto Gomes
Minister of Health, Guinea
Bissau
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky
Chairman of the board - Egypt
Health Authority
H.E. Dr. Iziaq Kunle
Salako
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria
H.E. Dr. Austin Demby
Minister of Health, Sierra
Leone
H.E. Dr. Ibrahima Sy
Minister of Health,
Senegal
Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial
Minister of Health, South
Sudan
H.E. Ahmadou Lamin
Samateh
Minister of Health, Gambia
Dr. Hisham Stait
Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and the Management of
Medical Technology (UPA)
2025 esteemed visionaries
These sessions will showcase an elite roster of VIP speakers shaping the future of health and development.
Mrs. Vivianne Ihekweazu
Managing Director, Nigeria Health
Watch
Mr. Roberto Taboada
Anglo West Africa General Manager and Network Lead, Roche
Diagnostics
Dr Lynda Decker
President, West Africa Private Healthcare Federation
(WAPHF/FOASPS)
Dr. Szabi Dorotovics
President - Mount Sinai International and Senior Vice President for International Ventures - The Mount
Sinai Health System
WHX Leaders Africa
Welcome to WHX Leaders Africa
Following the resounding success of our inaugural event in Kigali, Rwanda, WHX Leaders Africa (formerly International Ministerial Health Summit) will take place from 9-10 December 2025 in Accra, Ghana. Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, WHX Leaders will bring together heads of state, health ministers, policymakers, and public-private pioneers to collaborate, strategise, and unlock Africa’s healthcare potential.
What to expect in 2025
Prepare for an extraordinary journey at WHX Leaders Africa 2025, where Africa’s brightest minds and boldest innovators will come together to transform and redefine the future of healthcare. This groundbreaking event will inspire collaboration, spark visionary ideas, and drive actionable solutions to shape a healthier, more resilient Africa.
Opportunities
Health Ministers from across the continent will share key policies and strategic action plans, focusing on healthcare investment, innovative solutions, impactful initiatives, and strengthening infrastructure to drive sustainable progress across the continent.
Keynotes will be delivered by expert speakers from across Africa and the globe and will highlight important challenges and opportunities within the healthcare landscape.
This exclusive event will have curated 1:1 networking opportunity where the audience can meet with key healthcare stakeholders from across the world.
Interactive and insightful panel discussions with leaders from across the entire healthcare ecosystem.
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Our 2025 Partners
WHX offers unique sponsorship opportunities at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana. With the top medical professionals in the region in attendance, this is your opportunity to take the spotlight at the leading African healthcare exhibition.
Title partners
Platinum partner
Gold partners
Silver partners
Impact partners
Strategic partner
Venue partner
